July 5, 2005
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF STAFFORD
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 5, 2005
Call to Order. A Regular Meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Gary D. Pash, at 1:04 P. M., Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in the Board Chambers, Stafford County Administration Center.
Roll Call. The following members were present: Peter J. Fields; Robert C. Gibbons; Kandy A. Hilliard; Mark W. Osborn; Gary D. Pash, Chairman; Gary F. Snellings, Vice Chairman; and Jack R. Cavalier.
Also in attendance were: Steve Crosby, County Administrator; Joseph L. Howard, County Attorney; and Marty Y. Beard, Chief Deputy Clerk.
Presentations by the Public-I. The following persons spoke on topics as identified.
Michael Byrd - Gauntlet Golf Course.
Christine Wedding - Agenda items.
- Dollar limits.
- Refund of fees to Stafford Jaycees.
- Westlake property.
- Board Charge Cards.
Craig Bourne - Building Permit process.
Brian Martin - Building Permit process.
Linda Najjoum - Gauntlet Golf Course.
Vashtye Ferguson - Funding for Christmas in April.
Lou Silver - Legislative package.
- Taxation and exemption process of senior citizens.
- Warrenton Road.
- Trash on Jefferson Davis Highway.
Legislative; Report of the Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Jean Murray, Division Superintendent of Schools, gave a presentation on current school issues and responded to Board members questions.
Presentation of 23rd Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for FY2004, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Ms. Shelley Carmichael, Assistant Director of Finance, on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association presented the 23rd Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for the FY2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Presentation of Two Awards by Sheriff Jett for Recognition for the Top Traffic Safety Unit in the Nation and Top Traffic Unit for Speed Awareness. Sheriff Charles Jett presented the two awards for recognition for the Top Traffic Safety Unit in the Nation and Top Traffic Unit for Speed Awareness.
Presentations and Committee Reports by Board Members. Board members spoke on topics as identified:
Mr. Gibbons - Kentucky trip.
- Length of Service Program.
- Death of Master Sergeant Michael Russell.
- The Gauntlet.
- Garrisonville Road synchronization of traffic lights.
- Left turn lanes at the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Jefferson Davis Highway.
Ms. Hilliard - Historic properties in Aquia District; requested the addition
of an item to the Regular Agenda for a presentation at the next Board meeting.
- Electrical service to the Marlborough Point area.
- Teen center link on the website.
- The need of a Dog Park.
- Forum for honoring servicemen.
- CMAQ funds.
- Litter on Jefferson Davis Highway.
- Stafford Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Osborn - Southern Boulevard.
- Deacon Woods Estates.
- Forbes Street Landing.
- Removed Item 5 from the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Pash - Attended meeting and picnic of National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People.
- Heritage Festival.
- Costs regarding growth.
- Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees.
Mr. Snellings - Sheriff’s awards; quality of law enforcement in Stafford.
- River easement status.
- Towing requirements.
- Transportation impact fees.
- Christine Wedding comments.
Mr. Cavalier - Barricade removal at Mine Road commuter lot.
Mr. Fields - VML Legislative Committee.
- Rappahannock River Basin Commission.
- Requested Draper Aden provide groundwater data
to the Health Department.
- Recharge of aquifers.
- Growth.
Report of the County Attorney. Mr. Joseph L. Howard, County Attorney, commented on the following:
- Condemnation case.
- Amended Closed Meeting Agenda.
Report of the County Administrator. Mr. Steve Crosby, County Administrator, commented on the following:
- HOT Lanes.
- High water demands.
- Permitting process.
Legislative; Regular Agenda Addition. Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to add proposed Resolution R05-272 to the Regular Agenda.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons
Nay: (0)
Legislative; Consent Agenda. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 thru 9, omitting item 5.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard
Nay: (0)
Item 1. Legislative; Approve Minutes of Board Meetings. Regular Meeting of June 7, 2005, and Regular Meeting of June 21, 2005.
Item 2. Approve Expenditure Listings.
Resolution R05-240 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE LISTING (EL) DATED JUNE 21, 2005 THROUGH JULY 4, 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 5th day of July, 2005, that the above-mentioned EL be and it hereby is approved.
Item 3. Finance; Facilitate a VPSA Refund to the County of Stafford of Approximately $1,374,327.
Resolution R05-231 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE BY THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY OF ITS SCHOOL FINANCING BONDS (1997 RESOLUTION) REFUNDING SERIES 2003 D, A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH REFUNDED THE COUNTY OF STAFFORD GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 1992B, SERIES 1993A, SERIES 1993C, REFUNDING SERIES 1994 A AND SERIES
1995A; AND AUTHORIZING ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY
TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES CONTEMPLATED HEREBY
WHEREAS, the Virginia Public School Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to (i) a bond resolution adopted on May 21, 1963, as amended (the “1963 Resolution”); (ii) a bond resolution adopted on August 13, 1987, as amended and supplemented (the “1987 Resolution”); (iii) a bond resolution adopted on June 26, 1991, as amended, restated and supplemented (the “1991 Resolution”); and (iv) a bond resolution adopted on October 23, 1997, as amended, restated and supplemented (the “1997 Resolution”) issued bonds (respectively, the “1963 Resolution Bonds”, the “1987 Resolution Bonds”, the “1991 Resolution Bonds” and the “1997 Resolution Bonds”) for the purpose of purchasing general obligation school bonds of certain cities and counties within the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Authority used a portion of the proceeds of certain 1963 Resolution and certain 1987 Resolution Bonds to purchase certain duly authorized and issued general obligation school bonds of the County of Stafford, Virginia (the “County”) designated the Stafford County School Bonds, Series of 1986, Series of 1987A, Series of 1988A, Series of 1988B, Series of 1988B and Series of 1989A and the County of Stafford General Obligation School Bonds, Series
1989B, Series 1990A, Series 1990C, Series 1991C and Series 1992A (“Prior Local School Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has issued under the 1987 Resolution several series of 1987 Resolution Bonds designated as “School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1991 Refunding Series C (the “Series 1991 C Bonds”), “School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1992 Series B” (the “Series 1992 B Bonds”), “School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1993 Series A” (the “Series 1993 A Bonds”), “School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1993 Refunding Series B” (the “Series 1993 B Bonds”) and “School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1993 Series C” (the “Series 1993 C Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has issued under the 1991 Resolution a series of 1991 Resolution Bonds designated as “School Financing Bonds (1991 Resolution) Series 1995 A” (the “Series 1995 A Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority refunded certain 1963 Resolution Bonds and certain 1987 Resolution Bonds with a portion of the proceeds of its Series 1991 C Bonds and Series 1993 B Bonds and, in connection therewith, the County exchanged its Prior Local School Bonds with a duly authorized and issued general obligation school bond designated the County of Stafford General Obligation School Bond, Refunding Series 1994 A (the “1994 A Local School Bond”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority used a portion of the proceeds of the Series 1992 B Bonds, Series 1993 A Bonds, Series 1993 C Bonds and Series 1995 A Bonds to purchase certain duly authorized and issued general obligation school bonds of the County designated the County of Stafford General Obligation School Bonds, Series 1992B, Series 1993A, Series 1993C and Series 1995A (together with the 1994 A Local School Bond, the “Local School Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority refunded its Series 1991 C Bonds, Series 1992 B Bonds, Series 1993 A Bonds, Series 1993 B Bonds, Series 1993 C Bonds and Series 1995 A Bonds
(“Refunded Bonds”) with a portion of the proceeds of its Virginia Public School Authority School Financing Bonds (1997 Resolution) Refunding Series 2003 D (the “Refunding Bonds”) issued pursuant to the 1997 Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Authority in refunding the Refunded Bonds has pledged the Local School Bonds for the benefit of the holders of bonds issued under its 1997 Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is required to assist the underwriters (the “Underwriters”) of the Refunding Bonds with their duty to comply with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested the County to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in order for the Authority to assist the Underwriters in complying with the Rule; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Stafford, Virginia considers it to be advisable for the County to fulfill the request of the Authority to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Stafford, Virginia on this the 5th day of July, 2005 that:
1. Continuing Disclosure Agreement.
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and such officer or officers as they may designate are hereby authorized to enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in the form attached as Appendix A hereto, containing such covenants as may be necessary in order for compliance with the provisions of the Rule, and any other documents the Authority deems necessary to comply with the SEC rules and any Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations regarding maintaining the tax-exempt status of the bonds.
2. Use of Proceeds Certificate.
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and such officer or officers as they may designate are hereby authorized to enter into a Use of Proceeds Certificate in the form attached as Appendix B hereto, containing such covenants as may be necessary in order for compliance with any Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations regarding maintaining the tax-exempt status of the bonds.
3. Further Actions.
The members of the Board and all officers, employees and agents of the County are hereby authorized to take such action as they or any one of them may consider necessary or desirable in connection with the execution and delivery of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Use of Proceeds Certificate and maintaining the tax-exempt status of the bonds, and any such action previously taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
4. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Item 4. Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services; Consider Refund of Fireworks Fees to Stafford Jaycees.
Resolution R05-249 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO REFUND FIREWORKS FEES TO THE STAFFORD JAYCEES
WHEREAS, the Stafford Jaycees obtained a permit for retail sale of fireworks (itinerant) at a cost of $1,000 for the period of June 20, 2005 to July 15, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Stafford Jaycees is a local volunteer organization that benefits the community and the fireworks stand is a yearly project to raise funds, which are put back in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to refund fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to refund the One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) permit application fee to the Stafford Jaycees for the itinerant sale of fireworks in 2005.
Item 6. Human Resources; Adopt an Employee Travel Expense Policy.
Resolution R05-255 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO IMPLEMENT THE EMPLOYEE TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY
WHEREAS, the policy establishes consistent guidelines and procedures pertaining to the authorization for travel and the advance payment or reimbursement of actual, reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by County officials and employees while conducting official County business; and
WHEREAS, the allowance for meals and incidentals is paid when an employee is traveling overnight, or for a partial day, conducting non-routine official County business away from his/her work site; and
WHEREAS, the allowance is paid using the High/Low Method described in IRS Publication #1542; and
WHEREAS, the mileage reimbursement rate, based on the IRS rate, shall be used to calculate reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle, in the event a County vehicle is not provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to implement the Employee Travel Expense Policy.
Item 7. Budget; Consider Allocation of Additional Funds in FY2006 to the Rappahannock Area Development Commission.
Resolution R05-242 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN FY2006
TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK AREA DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION (RADCO)
WHEREAS, at a meeting on April 28, 2005 the Board adopted Resolution R05-133, which approved and appropriated the FY2006 County Budgets; and
WHEREAS, the Rappahannock Area Development Commission (RADCO) was allotted funding in the amount of $66,674; and
WHEREAS, the funding request was based on a formula of $0.62 per capita times the latest official population estimate from the Weldon Cooper Center and $5,000 for the Regional Legislative Liaison Program ($0.62 X 109,700 + $5,000 = $73,014); and
WHEREAS, RADCO has requested the Board allocate an additional $6,340 to the Commission in FY2006 in accordance with the funding equation as previously stated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to transfer funds in the amount of Six Thousand Three Hundred Forty Dollars ($6,340) within the General Fund, to Regional & Community Agencies to be allocated to RADCO.
Item 8. Utilities; Ratify Land Acquisition Contract for Rocky Pen Run Reservoir.
Resolution R05-265 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARCEL 43-81 FOR ROCKY PEN RUN RESERVOIR
WHEREAS, Resolution R04-237 authorized the County Administrator to enter into contracts for the purchase of certain properties for Rocky Pen Run Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has executed a purchase contract with a certain property owner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the execution of the following contract be and it hereby is ratified in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety-six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($496,760):
Wilson T. & Eunice S. Courtney, TM 43, Parcel 81; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to execute all documents necessary to close on the above-referenced property.
Item 9. Legislative; Appoint Members to Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees.
Beautification Committee.
Resolution R05-251 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE STAFFORD
COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Resolution R02-215 reestablished the Beautification Committee; and
WHEREAS, Resolution R02-215 authorizes 17 members to be appointed to the Beautification Committee, one to represent each of the following: education system, business community, County Extension Office, a community or civic organization, a high school student, a youth organization, County government, a garden club, Sheriff’s Office, community involvement representative, and one representative from each of the County's seven election districts; and
WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:
NAME EXPIRATION
Julie May December 31, 2005
(County Government)
Meghan Kline December 31, 2005
(Youth Organization)
Guy Mussey December 31, 2005
(Extension Office)
Laurie Posner December 31, 2005
(George Washington District)
Bobbye Hayes December 31, 2005
(Griffis-Widewater District)
Janet O’Neal December 31, 2005
(Education System)
Irving K. West December 31, 2005
(Falmouth District)
Sandra West December 31, 2005
(Community Organization)
David Moyer December 31, 2005
(Sheriff’s Office)
Cynthia Lucero-Chavez December 31, 2005
(Community Involvement)
Eleanor Brookover December 31, 2005
(Rock Hill District)
Mike Holmes December 31, 2005
(Hartwood District)
Jill Alvis December 31, 2005
(Business Community)
Anne Kline December 31, 2005
(Garden Club)
Darlene Flowers December 31, 2004
(Garrisonville)
Kate Logan December 31, 2004
(Aquia)
Bethany Munch December 31, 2004
(High School Student)
WHEREAS, Guy Mussey has submitted his resignation; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the term of membership is one year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that
Ian Treggett December 31, 2005
(Extension Office)
be and he hereby is appointed to the Beautification Committee.
Rappahannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program.
Resolution R05-241 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE
POLICY BOARD OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK AREA
ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Board, on the 6th day of February, 1990, by Resolution R90-130, joined the local jurisdictions in Planning District 16 in the implementation of the Independent Local Policy Directive of the VASAP Commission and established a local independent board to administer the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) in Planning District 16; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of each participating locality shall have one member appointed by the locality's Board for a period of three years; and
WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:
NAME EXPIRATION
Harry Johnston July 1, 2005
WHEREAS, the term of Harry Johnston will expire on July 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to fill this vacancy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that
NAME EXPIRATION
Harry Johnston July 1, 2008
be and he hereby is appointed to the Policy Board of the Rappahannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program.
Utilities; Award Contract for England Run Sewer Improvement. Mr. Osborn commented.
Mr. Osborn motioned, seconded by Mr. Snellings, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-264.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn
Nay: (0)
Resolution R05-264 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ENGLAND RUN SEWER INTERCEPTOR
WHEREAS, the Board has agreed to provide utilities infrastructure to serve the England Run watershed; and
WHEREAS, construction plans for the sewer interceptor to serve this area were recently advertised for public bid; and
WHEREAS, W.C. Spratt, Incorporated, was the sole responsive bidder with a bid of $1,948,904; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project were appropriated in the prior fiscal year and must be appropriated to the current fiscal year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract with W.C. Spratt, Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed One Million Nine Hundred Forty-eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Four Dollars ($1,948,904) for the England Run Interceptor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that One Million Nine Hundred Forty-eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Four Dollars ($1,948,904) be budgeted and appropriated from the Utility Fund for completion of the England Run Sewer Interceptor.
Parks and Recreation; Award a Contract for Baseball Field Lighting at Willowmere Park. Mr. Snellings commented.
Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution
R05-229.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash
Nay: (0)
Resolution R05-229 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTING AT WILLOWMERE PARK
WHEREAS, field lighting at Willowmere Park was one of the original bond projects and bond funds are available for this project; and
WHEREAS, bids have been received for lighting three baseball fields at Willowmere Park, with Icon Sign and Lighting from Farmville, VA, submitting the lowest responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting on June 7, 2005, the Board adopted Resolution R05-209, which approved the application for a Conditional Use Permit for this lighting project, based upon prior completion of parking and landscaping;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Icon Sign and Lighting to install field lighting on three baseball fields at Willowmere Park in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty-eight Thousand Dollars ($258,000).
Parks and Recreation; Consider Assignment of Lease for Gauntlet Golf Course at Curtis Park. Mr. Snellings commented.
Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-228.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings
Nay: (0)
Resolution R05-228 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LEASE FOR GAUNTLET GOLF COURSE AT CURTIS PARK
WHEREAS, the County currently maintains a lease with Wells Fargo Bank through LNR Partners, Inc., for the operation of a golf course at Curtis Park; and
WHEREAS, LNR Partners, Inc., desires to assign the lease to Gauntlet Golf, L.C., a Virginia Limited Liability Company, and Golf Course Specialists, Inc., a District of Columbia Corporation, as manager; and
WHEREAS, Gauntlet Golf, L.C., is to make immediate improvements in the bunkers, restore and replant disturbed shore areas at Curtis Lake; and
WHEREAS, as part of the assignment, and in conformance with Section 7.2.A of the Lease, the Board consents and approves Gauntlet Golf’s periodic use of water drawn from Curtis Lake for irrigation, as long as not in violation of Exhibit C of the Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Board is confident that assignment is in the best interest of the County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that assignment of the lease to Gauntlet Golf, L.C., as Lessee, be and it hereby is authorized; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to sign the assignment of the lease.
Parks and Recreation; Consider the Use of Parks and Recreation Bond Funds for the Stafford Recreational Soccer League Sports Complex. Mr. Greg Sager, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, gave a presentation.
Mr. Cavalier motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to defer this item.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier
Nay: (0)
Legislative; Consider Adoption of Legislative Initiatives for the 2006 General Assembly.
Mr. David Gayle, Assistant Director of Economic Development and Legislative Affairs, gave a presentation.
Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-238 with changes.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Gibbons, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution R05-238 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE
INITIATIVES FOR THE 2006 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
WHEREAS, the Board seeks enabling legislation and amendments to the Code of Virginia to accomplish Stafford County’s legislative initiatives for the 2006 General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires that the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League support the legislative initiatives contained herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the members of the General Assembly representing Stafford County be and they hereby are requested to introduce and support the following legislation:
1. Adequate Public Facilities. An amendment to the Code of Virginia to allow localities to include in the local subdivision and zoning ordinances reasonable provisions allowing the governing body to determine whether public facilities are adequate to support development and to defer approval of a proposed development plan, if such public services are determined to be inadequate.
2. Impact Fees.
a) An amendment to the Code of Virginia to allow localities to levy impact fees on development to pay for costs related to education; and
b) An amendment to extend to all localities the authority to levy impact fees to pay for road improvements necessitated by new development. Currently, Section 15.2-2317 of the Code of Virginia grants this authority to certain localities.
3. Construction and Maintenance of Secondary Roads. Legislation to ensure localities have adequate financial resources to assume responsibility for construction and maintenance of secondary roadways within their boundaries, should they choose to do so.
4. Regional Transportation Districts. Legislation to allow members of regional transportation districts to meet simultaneously at more than one approved location using video teleconferencing technology.
5. Funding for Cost of Competing. Budget action to appropriate additional funds for the Stafford School Division to help pay the higher costs of competing with jurisdictions in Northern Virginia for teachers and administrators. (Currently, only school divisions in Planning District 8 receive these funds.)
6. Teen Drivers. An amendment to Section 46.2-334.01 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended to:
a) Allow drivers who are 16 years of age to carry only one passenger of any age unless accompanied by a licensed parent or legal guardian; and
b) Allow drivers who are 17 years of age to carry only three passengers of any age unless accompanied by a licensed parent or legal guardian; and
c) Remove exceptions from curfew restrictions contained in the Code section; and
d) Make a violation of this Section a primary violation.
7. Bonding for Onsite Soil Evaluators. Statutory authority for the Virginia Department of Health to require bonding for Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluators (AOSE’s) to provide an option other than civil remedies in the event that an Evaluator does not perform contract obligations.
8. Increased Enforcement Capability for Animal Control Officers. Legislative authority to provide the local animal control officer with increased enforcement capability to:
a) Prevent a person from tethering an animal for an indefinite period of time; and
b) Address potentially dangerous dogs before the animal has harmed a person. Under current law, action can only be taken against a dangerous dog after it has bitten or attacked someone.
9. Local Regulation of Timbering. An amendment to Section 10.1-1126C of the Code of Virginia to explicitly state that, once a subdivision plan or site plan is submitted for local approval at the request of the property owner of the property for a development project, any timbering on the property is subject to local development regulations.
Utilities; Consider Pump and Haul Services at 703 and 707 White Oak Road. Mr. Robert E. Bos, Public Utilities Administrator, gave a presentation.
Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-257.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution R05-257 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO PROVIDE PUMP AND HAUL SERVICES AT 703 WHITE OAK
ROAD AND 707 WHITE OAK ROAD
WHEREAS, the County has an agreement and General Permit with the State Health Department for pump and haul arrangements; and
WHEREAS, a property has been certified by the Virginia Department of Health for sewer service in accordance with these arrangements and must be added to the general agreement pump and haul list; and
WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution R98-29, the Board has established a Pump and Haul Service Policy which requires the property owner and the County to enter into a contract for pump and haul service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005 that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to add the following properties to the agreement with the Virginia Department of Health:
703 White Oak Road – George Washington District
707 White Oak Road – George Washington District
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be and be hereby is authorized to execute a pump and haul service agreement with the property owners; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the owner of 707 White Oak Road be allowed to install one bathroom in the house once pump and haul sewer service is available.
Planning; Consider a Waiver of Setback Requirements for a Proposed Industrial Park at 1236 American Legion Road. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-243.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution R05-243 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO GRANT A WAIVER FROM THE
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROPOSED
INDUSTRIAL PARK ON ASSESSOR’S PARCEL 38-37
WHEREAS, William L. Klima is requesting a waiver of the 40-foot side setback when adjoining a non-industrial district pursuant to Section 28-38 (e) of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Assessor’s Parcel 38-37 is zoned M-1, Light Industrial and is planned for development as an industrial park; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a waiver of the side setback requirement for an M-1 zone abutting a non-industrial district is appropriate since the proposed structures and use of Assessor’s Parcel 38-37 are consistent with the existing industrial structures and use of the abutting parcels;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that a waiver of setback requirements be and is hereby is granted to reduce side and rear setbacks to a minimum of fifteen (15) feet.
Planning; Refer to the Planning Commission an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Modification of the Open Space Ratio Requirements by the Approval of a Special Exception; Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Retail Use that is Equal to or Greater than 80,000 Square Feet and an Amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance Regarding Water and Sewer Notes for Preliminary Plans. Mr. Snellings commented.
Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to adopt proposed Resolution
R05-262.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Osborn
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution R05-262 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Board has several provisions in the County Code that need to be considered for revision; and
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practices require Planning Commission recommendation and citizen testimony at a public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005 that the following be it and hereby is referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation:
· An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding modification of the open space ratio requirements by the approval of a Special exception.
· An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Retail Use that is equal to or greater than eighty thousand (80,000) square feet.
· Amend the Subdivision Ordinance regarding water and sewer notes for preliminary plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission be and it hereby is requested to make its recommendations by August 31, 2005.
Legislative; Funding for the Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April. Mr. Gibbons commented.
Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Snellings, to provide funds in the amount of $5,000 for FY2006 for the Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April Program.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Osborn, Pash
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Legislative; Discuss Voting Precincts. Mr. Snellings commented.
Discussion ensued.
Legislative; Discuss Hot Lane Proposals. Mr. Gibbons commented.
Hearing no objections from the Board, this item was referred to the Public Services and Transportation Standing Committee for further review.
Legislative; Discuss Base Realignment and Closure Act. Mr. Gibbons commented.
Discussion ensued.
Presentation by Cable Television Consultant. Mr. Brian Grogan, Attorney, Moss and Barnett, the County Cable Television Consultants, gave a presentation on the current operations.
Discussion ensued.
Legislative; Authorize the County Administrator to Advertise a Public Hearing to Amend and Reordain Chapter 23, Entitled Taxation, Section 23-96, Definitions. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-272.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Osborn, Pash, Snellings
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution R05-272 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND AND REORDAIN,
CHAPTER 23, ENTITLED TAXATION, SECTION 23-96, DEFINITIONS
WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is in the public’s best interest to clarify its policy whenever it has been deemed necessary; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is necessary to allow testimony by its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July 2005 that the County Administrator be and he hereby is requested to advertise a public hearing on August 2, 2005 to amend and reordain Chapter 23 of the Stafford County Code entitled “Taxation”, Section 23-96, Definitions.
Administration; Withdraw, Without Prejudice, Resolution R04-303 which Found Adelphia Communications in Non-Compliance with the Density Requirements of Chapter 7 of the County Code. Mr. Cavalier motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-260.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Fields, Gibbons, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution R05-260 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO WITHDRAW, WITHOUT PREJUDICE,
RESOLUTION R04-303 WHICH FOUND ADELPHIA
COMMUNICATIONS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE
DENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE
STAFFORD COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution R04-303 on July 13, 2004, finding Adelphia Communications in noncompliance with the density requirements of Chapter 7 of the County Code by failing to provide service to the James B. Hiller residence; and
WHEREAS, without admitting fault, Adelphia Communications has since provided cable service to the Hiller residence at 1090 Brooke Road in Stafford;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the notice of non-compliance be and it hereby is withdrawn, without prejudice.
Legislative; Closed Meeting. At 3:58 P.M., Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to adopt proposed Resolution CM05-16.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Gibbons, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution CM05-16 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CLOSED MEETING
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors desires to consult with counsel and discuss in Closed Meeting the acquisition of real property for public purpose and legal advice regarding pending litigation in the Crucible appeal and Board of Supervisors of Stafford County v. Pruitt; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A3 and A7, VA Code Ann., such discussions may occur in Closed Meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stafford County Board of
Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that it be and hereby does authorize
discussions of the aforestated matters in Closed Meeting.
Call to Order. At 5:10 P.M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order.
Legislative; Closed Meeting Certification. Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution CM05-16a.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons
Nay: (0)
Absent: (1) Hilliard
Resolution CM05-16a reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE STAFFORD
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN A CLOSED MEETING ON
JULY 5, 2005
WHEREAS, the Board has, on this the 5th day of July 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 5th day of July 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.
Recess. At 5:12 P.M., the Chairman declared a recess until 7:00 P. M.
Call to Order. At 7:00 P.M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order.
Invocation. The Chairman declared a moment of silence in memory of Master Sergeant Michael Russell.
Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavalier lead in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Presentations by the Public. The following persons spoke on topics as identified:
Art Hart - Legislative initiatives.
- Naming in interchanges.
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Ruth Carlone - The Crucible.
- Selling of firearms.
- Communication between Board/staff.
- BPOL Tax.
Planning; Consider Rezoning 5.63 Acres from R-1 to B-2 Located at 656 Warrenton Road and Consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Hotel within the Highway Corridor Overlay District Located at 656 Warrenton Road. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation on both issues.
The Chairman opened a public hearing on both issues.
The following persons spoke:
Clark Leming, on behalf of the Applicant
Hugh Cosner
Patricia Kurpiel
Ruth Carlone
Joe Brito
Clark Leming
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Osborn motioned, seconded by Mr. Cavalier, to adopt proposed Ordinance O05-41.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Snellings made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to refer this item to the Community and Economic Development Standing Committee for further review.
The Voting Board tally on the substitute motion was:
Yea: (7) Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash
Nay: (0)
Planning; Consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Hotel within the Highway Corridor Overlay District Located at 656 Warrenton Road.
Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to refer this item to the Community and Economic Development Standing Committee for further review.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings
Nay: (0)
Planning; Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Drive Through Facilities and a Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales Facility within the Highway Corridor Overlay District Located at 1005 Warrenton Road. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened a public hearing.
The following persons spoke:
Clark Leming, on behalf of the applicant
Nan Rollinson
Joe Brito
Clark Leming
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to refer this item to the Community and Economic Development Standing Committee for further review..
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier
Nay: (0)
Planning; Consider Rezoning 2.43 Acres from R-1 to M-1 Located at 680 Warrenton Road. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened a public hearing.
The following persons spoke:
Charlie Payne, on behalf of the Applicant
Patricia Kurpiel
Joe Brito
Charlie Payne
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Osborn motioned, seconded by Mr. Snellings, to adopt proposed Ordinance O05-40.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields
Nay: (0)
Ordinance O05-40 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR STAFFORD COUNTY BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO RECLASSIFY, WITH PROFFERS,
FROM R-1, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL 44-126, FALMOUTH ELECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Simon A. Corpeno, Applicant, has submitted application RC240921 requesting reclassification, with proffers, of Assessor’s Parcel 44-126 from R-1,
Suburban Residential, to M-1, Light Industrial, consisting of 2.43 acres, located on the north side of Warrenton Road, 2,000 feet west of Falls Run Drive, within the Falmouth Election District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission, staff and testimony at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the requested zoning is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice requires adoption of an ordinance to reclassify the subject property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the Zoning Ordinance for Stafford County be and it hereby is amended and reordained by amending the zoning district map to reclassify from R-1 Suburban Residential, to M-1, Light Industrial, Assessor’s Parcel 44-126 with the following proffers:
1. Generalized Development Plan
The Applicant shall develop the property in conformance with the Generalized Development Plan (GDP), which has been prepared by H. Aubrey Hawkins Associates, Ltd., dated January 15, 2004, and revised July 2004.
2. Land Use
The Land Use shall be limited to light manufacturing and building material sales.
3. Inter-parcel Access
The Applicant will build an inter-parcel access and dedicate such access easement to adjoining parcels Parcel 44-122A and 44-127.
4. Right of Way Dedication
Applicant shall dedicate a right-of-way along a portion of the frontage of Warrenton Road approximately 48 feet from the centerline northbound lanes as shown more particularly on the GDP dated July 2004, as last revised, and construct a third through lane and continuous turn lane along the entire frontage of Warrenton Road.
5. Buffer
The Applicant shall retain existing vegetation within any Class F district boundary buffer on the site. The applicant may remove vegetation after the Stafford County Planning staff has determined that the vegetation requested to be removed does not contribute to the purpose of the buffer.
6. Carnival Style Flags
Carnival style flags, banners, lights or balloons shall not be used on site.
7. Sprinkler Systems
The Applicant agrees that it shall install sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13 standards in each building constructed on the Property.
8. Building Construction and Materials
Both the light industrial facility (located in the back of the property) and retail showroom (fronting Warrenton Road) shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the architectural elevation (rendering) titled “Laser Granite Marble, Inc.” by Architectural Design Associates, P.C., dated May 9, 2005, which is being provided with this amended proffer statement and marked Exhibit “A”. The building materials for the light industrial
building will consist mostly of aluminum siding, glass and brick as provided below and further be consistent with architectural treatments of similar buildings in the area, and the showroom will consist mostly of brick and glass (on the façade and those portions of the building that are visible from Warrenton Road) and the remainder of the building will be
consistent with architectural treatments of similar buildings in the area. Both buildings will further utilize earth tone colors, and shall not include faced concrete block or prefabricated steel panels on the front or side facades of all buildings visible from Warrenton Road. Pursuant to Planning Session/Work Session with Planning Commission dated June 1, 2005, 5:30 p.m. the applicant agrees with and approves the following:
A. All buildings’ facades facing or from view of Warrenton Road (US-17) shall be brick and the front retail building/showroom shall have a metal roof versus shingle roof.
B. All other proffers shall remain in full force and effect, except as otherwise amended herein.
9. Outdoor Lighting
The proposed parking and loading areas will be lit by free-standing light fixtures. All lights will be positioned so that illumination is directed down and not at neighboring residential areas.
Planning; Consider Rezoning 0.18 Acres from A-1 to M-1 Located at 160 Riverside Parkway. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
The following person spoke:
Clark Leming, on behalf of the Applicant
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to adopt proposed Ordinance O05-42.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons
Nay: (0)
Ordinance O05-42 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR STAFFORD COUNTY BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO RECLASSIFY FROM A-1,
AGRICULTURAL, TO M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL 45-32, HARTWOOD ELECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, H. Clark Leming, Applicant, has submitted application RC2500920 requesting reclassification of Assessor’s Parcel 45-32 from A-1, Agricultural, to M-1, Light Industrial, consisting of 0.18 acres, located on the west side of Riverside Parkway, approximately 2,000 feet south of Sanford Drive, within the Hartwood Election District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission, staff and testimony at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the requested zoning is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice requires adoption of an ordinance to reclassify the subject property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the Zoning Ordinance for Stafford County be and it hereby
is amended and reordained by amending the zoning district map to reclassify from A-1 Agricultural, to M-1, Light Industrial, Assessor’s Parcel 45-32.
Planning; Amend the Street Addressing Ordinance to Change the Index of Official Road Names. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one desired to speak.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Ms. Hilliard motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Ordinance O05-39.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard
Nay: (0)
Ordinance O05-39 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE STAFFORD
COUNTY ADDRESSING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE
INDEX OF OFFICIAL ROAD NAMES TO NAME A ROAD IN THE
STAFFORD POSTAL AREA
WHEREAS, the Board has established a Countywide system for naming all roads and numbering all principal buildings in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board is authorized by Section 15.2-2019 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, to name roads; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission, staff and testimony received at the public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the Addressing Ordinance for Stafford County be and it hereby is amended and reordained by amending the Index of Official Road Names to name one road in the Stafford Postal Area as follows:
Location Current Road Name New Road Name
Un-named road on the south No Name Hope Valley Lane
Side of Hope Road, 500 feet
East of Hidden Spring Lane
Budget; Budget and Appropriate Funds for Radio Communication System Upgrades. The County Administrator commented.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one desired to speak.
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Ms. Hilliard, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-178.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn
Nay: (0)
Resolution R05-178 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN
FY2006 FOR RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM UPGRADES
WHEREAS, the County’s radio communication system is in need of immediate upgrades; and
WHEREAS, Motorola has submitted a proposal to the County that details the needed upgrades of the communication system; and
WHEREAS, the County’s radio communication system consultant, RCC Consultants Inc, recommends that the upgrades noted in the Motorola proposal be implemented as soon as possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 5th day of July, 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to budget and appropriate funds in the amount of Two Million Nine Hundred Ninety-seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-eight Dollars ($2,997,278) to the General Fund, Capital Projects category for radio communication system upgrades.
Adjournment. At 9:13 P. M., the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
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Steve Crosby Gary D. Pash
County Administrator Chairman
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