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January 9, 2007
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF STAFFORD STAFFORD, VIRGINIA MINUTES
Annual Meeting Call to Order. An Annual Meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Robert C. Gibbons, Chairman, at 1:02 P. M., Tuesday, January 9, 2007, in the Board Chambers, Stafford County Administration Center. Roll Call. The following members were present; M. S. ‘Joe’ Brito; Jack R. Cavalier; Mark Dudenhefer; Peter J. Fields, Robert C. Gibbons; Paul V. Milde III and George H. Schwartz. Also in attendance were: Steve Crosby, County Administrator; Joe Howard, County Attorney; and Marty Y. Beard, Chief Deputy Clerk. Legislative; Election of Chairman. The Chairman opened the nominations. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to nominate Mr. Cavalier for Chairman. Hearing no objections from the Board, the nominations were closed.
The Chairman announced that Mr. Cavalier had been elected as Chairman. Mr. Cavalier assumed the Chair. Legislative; Election of Vice Chairman. The Chairman opened the nominations. Mr. Cavalier motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to nominate Mr. Dudenhefer for Vice Chairman. Hearing no objections from the Board, the nominations were closed.
By Roll Call, the vote on the nomination for Mr. Dudenhefer was: The Chairman announced that Mr. Dudenhefer had been elected as Vice Chairman. Recess. At 1:04 P.M., the Chairman declared a recess. Call to Order. At 1:10 P.M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order. Legislative; Adopt By-laws and Rules of Procedure. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-01.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-01 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE BY-LAWS AND RULES WHEREAS, the Board, at its annual meeting, shall adopt By-Laws and Rules of Procedure; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the 2007 By-Laws and Rules of Procedure, attached hereto, be and they hereby are adopted.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INDEX
2007 PAGE
Section 1-1 Annual organizational meetings……………………….. 1 Section 1-2 When regular meetings held.........………........….......... 1 Section 1-3 Special meetings.............................................................. 1 Section 1-4 Quorum and method of voting......................................... 1 Section 2 - Officers Section 2-1 Chairman and Vice Chairman........................................... 2 Section 2-2 Preservation of order.... .........................................…........ 2 Section 2-3 Chairman may administer oaths...........................….......... 2 Section 2-4 Parliamentarian...............................................…............... 3 Section 2-5 Clerk ...........................................….................................... 3 Section 3 - Conduct of Business Section 3-1 Order of business........... .....................................…........... 3 Section 3-2 Consent agenda...........……................................................ 4 Section 3-3 Motions........................…................................................... 5 Section 3-4 Appeal to Board...........….......................................……… 5 Section 3-5 Suspending rules...............................….............................. 5 Section 4 - Public Hearings Section 4-1 Chairman to conduct public hearings................................ 6 Section 4-2 Hearing presentations....................................................... 6 Section 4-3 Order of public hearings................................................... 6 Section 4-4 Members’ participation..................................................... 6 Section 4-5 Close of hearing............................................................... 7 Section 4-6 Debate............................................................................. 7 Section 5 - Agenda Section 5-1 Preparation...................................................................... 7 Section 5-2 Minutes....................................................…………....... 8 Section 6 - General Operating Policy Section 6-1 Actions by individual members of the Board................... 8 Section 6-2 Legal action...................................................................… 8 Section 6-3 Discussion of zoning and land use matters........................ 8 Section 6-4 Polling Procedure............................................................... 9
Section 7-1 Amendments to the By-Laws and Rules of Procedure...... 9
BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Section 1-1 Annual organizational meetings A. The first January meeting of each year shall be known as the annual meeting. B. The Chairman shall be elected at the annual meeting for a term of one year. The Chairman shall serve until his successor has been elected. The Chairman may succeed himself in office. C. Following his election, the Chairman shall assume the Chair and conduct the election of the Vice Chairman. D. No member shall serve as Chairman or Vice Chairman for more than two consecutive years. E. Following the election of the Vice Chairman, the Board shall: 1. Establish days, times and places for its regular meetings; and 2. Adopt its By-Laws and Rules of Procedure. Section 1-2 When regular meetings held Whenever the regularly scheduled meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the regular meeting shall be held on the following day in accordance with § 15.2-1416 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. The Chairman may cancel any meeting because of inclement weather or disaster and should reschedule any cancelled meeting at the earliest possible date. Section 1-3 Special Meetings The Board may hold such special meetings as it deems necessary at such times and places, as it may find convenient; and it may adjourn from time to time. A special meeting of the Board shall be called pursuant to Section 15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Notice to the public of any special meeting shall be given contemporaneously with the notice provided to the members of the Board and the County Attorney. Section 1-4 Quorum and method of voting A. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors. B. At meetings of the Board, the presiding officer shall announce which members are absent and the reasons for their absence, if known. Such announcement shall be made immediately after the roll call of members; or, if a member leaves after the roll call, as soon as practicable thereafter. Any absences and the reasons therefore also shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. C. All questions submitted to the Board for decision shall be voted using the electronic voting board. Any member may request a roll call vote. A green light represents a "Yea" vote and a red light represents a "Nay" vote. The Chairman shall call for the vote and each member shall cast his vote via the electronic voting board. The Chairman shall then call for the Clerk to close the vote. Upon closing the vote, the Clerk shall display the vote as directed by the Chairman. Upon the display of the vote, the Chairman shall announce the vote. D. It shall be the duty of every member to vote on issues before the Board of Supervisors. If a member must abstain, he shall state his reason for abstaining for the record. If an abstention occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to have the reason for the abstention noted in the official record, if a reason is requested by any member of the Board. E. A tie vote fails, however, if all members are not present, the question shall be passed by until the next meeting when it shall again be voted upon by the absent member even if all other members are not present. Any member casting a vote due to a tie vote at a previous meeting may request debate on each side of the issue. Said debate shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person. Section 2 -- Officers Section 2-1 Chairman and Vice Chairman The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Supervisors. The Vice Chairman serves in the absence of the Chairman. In the absence from any meeting of both the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, the members present shall choose one of their members as a temporary Chairman. The Chairman shall make all appointments to Board of Supervisors' committees. Substitutes or alternates may participate only if so authorized by the Chairman. Section 2-2 Preservation of order At meetings of the Board, the presiding officer shall preserve order and decorum.
The Chairman shall have the power to administer an oath to any person concerning any matter submitted to the Board or connected with its powers and duties. Section 2-4 Parliamentarian Except as modified herein or as provided by law, the most current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority of the Board of Supervisors using the Rules for small bodies. The County Attorney shall act as Parliamentarian to the Board. Any questions involving the interpretation or application of Robert's Rules of Order shall be addressed to the County Attorney. If the County Attorney is unavailable, the County Administrator shall serve as the Parliamentarian. Section 2-5 Clerk The Clerk of the Board shall be the County Administrator as set out in Sections 15.2-1538 and 15.2-1539 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Section 3 -- Conduct of Business Section 3-1 Order of business A. At the Board's first meeting of the month, the order of business shall be generally as follows:
call to order (1:00 p.m.)
B. At the Board's second meeting of the month, the order of business shall be generally as follows: C. The above order of business and times may be modified by the County Administrator should there not be an evening portion of the meeting, or for presentations by VDOT, the Sheriff, etc., and appointments which are occasional in nature. D. Presentations and committee reports by Board members are limited to five (5) minutes each. It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to enforce this rule. E. Presentations by the public are governed by the following rules: 1. Comments by the public shall be limited to three (3) minutes for individuals and five (5) minutes for groups. 2. Any person who speaks during the day public presentation portion of the meeting shall not be permitted to speak during the evening period. 3. Though encouraged to complete a speaker's card in advance for record purposes, any person wishing to speak may do so without completion of a speaker card. F. No action shall be taken on any committee report unless it is time sensitive. All action shall be scheduled for the next regular agenda. Section 3-2 Consent agenda A. The consent agenda shall be introduced by a motion "to approve the consent agenda," and shall be considered by the Board as a single item. B. There shall be no debate or discussion by any member of the Board regarding any item on the consent agenda. C. The warrant register and specific items that involve the expenditure of funds which have been approved in the annual County budget may be placed on the consent agenda. D. The appointment of individuals to County boards, authorities, commissions, and committees to at-large positions may be placed on the consent agenda, provided that the names and necessary biographical information of the nominees, including education, are provided to the Board as a part of its package prior to the meeting at which the appointment is to occur. E. The acceptance of grants from federal or state agencies and flow-through funds awarded to county entities, departments and agencies may be placed on the consent agenda. F. The acceptance of property or the ratification of the purchase of property previously authorized by the Board of Supervisors may be placed on the consent agenda.
A. No motion shall be discussed prior to being duly seconded in accordance with these By-laws. B. The Chairman may make a motion without relinquishing the chair. C. No member may speak more than twice to the same motion. No member may speak a second time on a motion until every member desiring to speak has spoken. D. A substitute motion shall be allowed to any motion properly on the floor. It shall have precedence over an existing motion and may be discussed prior to being voted on. If a vote on the substitute motion does not dispose of the former motion, the former motion must then be voted. Once a substitute motion is voted upon, a second substitute motion may be made. No more than two (2) substitute motions may be made. Section 3-4 Appeal to Board Any member of the Board may appeal to the Board from the decision of the Chairman on any question of order or the interpretation of these By-laws. A majority vote of those present is necessary to overrule the Chairman. No second is required on a member's appeal. Section 3-5 Suspending rules One or more of these By-Laws and Rules of Procedure may be suspended with the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present. Section 4 -- Public Hearings Section 4-1 Chairman to conduct public hearings The Chairman shall conduct all public hearings. Section 4-2 Hearing presentations Hearings may begin with a brief presentation from a staff member and/or representative from the cognizant board, authority, commission or committee by recognizing the County Administrator. The presentation shall summarize the facts about the issue. Board members' inquiry during the staff’s presentation shall be limited to questions about the issue. Discussion or debate about the merits of the proposal shall occur after the close of the public hearing. Section 4-3 Order of public hearings The order of public hearings shall be as follows: A. The Chairman shall open the public hearing. B. The applicant or his representative shall be the first speaker(s). There shall be a time limit of five (5) minutes for the applicant's or his representative's presentation, unless extended by the Chair. Any and all representations made by the applicant or his representative to the County on the record during the application process, whether written or verbal, shall be deemed a part of the application and may be relied upon in good faith by the County. C. The Chairman shall then solicit comments from the public. Each speaker must clearly state his name and address. There shall be a time limit of three (3) minutes for each individual speaker. If the speaker represents a group, there shall be a time limit of five (5) minutes. D. After public comments have been received, the applicant or the representative of the applicant, at his discretion, may respond with further information. There shall be a five (5) minute time limit for rebuttal. E. Upon the conclusion of the applicant's comments, the Chairman shall close the public hearing. Section 4-4 Members’ participation Board members shall withhold their comments in public hearings to ensure participation by the public without Board interference. Section 4-5 Close of hearing When a public hearing has been closed by the Chairman, no further public comments shall be permitted. Board members, however, may direct questions to the applicant, the representative of the cognizant board, authority, commission, committee or a staff member for clarification prior to taking any vote, if a vote is in order. Section 4-6 Debate Following the close of the public hearing, the Chairman entertains a motion and a second to dispose of the issue and the Board may debate the merits of the issue. Section 5 -- Agenda Section 5-1 Preparation A. The Clerk shall prepare an agenda for each regular and special meeting conforming to the order of business specified in Section 3-1(A) entitled "Order of Business". The County Administrator shall coordinate the scheduling of items on the agenda with the Chairman. The Chairman will schedule the topics for the work sessions on the second monthly meeting and special meetings as necessary. B. Board members may request that items be placed on the agenda, for discussion, by contacting the County Administrator at least seven (7) business days prior to the Board meeting for which they wish the item scheduled. No such item shall be removed without the consent of the requesting Board member. At the Board’s direction, and after it has considered the item, the County Administrator shall place the item on the agenda for the first meeting of the month following the request. When proclamations are requested by a Board member, the County Administrator shall place the name of the requesting Board member on the agenda. C. All items requested to be placed on the agenda, which have not been submitted within the prescribed deadline, shall be placed on the next regular agenda for consideration. D. Appointments may be placed on the agenda for consideration at any time, provided that no appointments shall be made prior to the annual meeting of the Board for a term beginning on January 1st of the calendar year. All appointments shall be made between the annual meeting and March 31, 2006. This restriction does not preclude appointments when vacancies occur or when new boards, authorities, commissions and committees are created. E. Any matter not on the scheduled agenda may be heard provided that such a request is in the form of a motion, duly seconded and voted upon by a majority of the Board. Any such matter must be of an emergency nature, vital to the continued proper and lawful operation of the County. Section 5-2 Minutes The Clerk of the Board shall prepare and maintain adequate minutes of the proceedings of the Board in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Each recorded vote shall indicate how each member of the Board voted. Preparation of minutes will not include every aspect of the Board's meetings relating specifically to discussion and debate, but will include all significant events relating to official action. Minutes shall be included as part of the agenda package for the subsequent meeting of the Board. Section 6 -- General Operating Policy Section 6-1 Actions by individual members of the Board A. It shall be the policy of the Board that no one member shall exert individual action or direct any County employee, or any board, authority, commission or committee of the Board, to initiate any action that would require a County employee to perform any action contrary to the laws, ordinances or policies of Stafford County or which would require the expenditure of public funds in any amount without the approval of the Board. It shall further be the policy that when any Board member writes a letter or memorandum expressing his views, that he place on the same document the following, if appropriate: This letter, memorandum or document represents only the views of the writer or writers and does not necessarily represent the views of any other member of the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Supervisors as the governing body of Stafford County, Virginia. B. It is anticipated and expected that a member cast a vote, or otherwise take official action, which is consistent with the position taken by the Board, as expressed in an official vote, while acting on any other board, authority, commission, committee, or other legal entity. By accepting the nomination, the nominee agrees to the adherence of these By-Laws. Section 6-2 Legal action The Board members, the County Administrator, the County Attorney and any other public official are required to advise the Board prior to filing any civil suit that involves the County. The Building Official, the Zoning Administrator and/or the Fire Marshal, when appropriate, may seek injunctive relief in accordance with the procedures set forth by the County Administrator and the County Attorney. Section 6-3 Discussion of zoning and land use matters Board of Supervisors' members shall not engage in discussions or negotiations with applicants on zoning or land use matters prior to the Planning Commission's referral of the matter to the Board of Supervisors. Section 6-4 Polling Procedure
The County Administrator or his designee may separately contact members of the Board of Supervisors for the purpose of ascertaining a member’s position with respect to §2.2-3701 of the Code of Virginia.
Section 7-1 Amendments to the By-Laws and Rules of Procedure The By-Laws and Rules of Procedure may be amended as necessary by majority vote of the Board. Legislative; Presentation of Proclamation to Declare the Week of January 22-26, 2007 as Customer Service Awareness Week. The Chairman presented the proclamation. Presentations by the Public – I. The following persons spoke on the topics identified:
Patrick Walsh - Pump and haul fees. Legislative; Report of the Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Andre’ Nougaret, Interim Division Superintendent of Schools, gave a presentation on current school issues and responded to Board members questions. Presentations and Committee Reports by Board Members. Board members spoke on topics as identified:
Mr. Brito - Expressed hope for a good year.
Mr. Dudenhefer - 2007 challenges.
Mr. Fields - Holidays.
Mr. Gibbons - Commented on 2006.
Mr. Milde - Thanked Mr. Gibbons for service as Chairman. Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to request that staff further review the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance to strengthen its measures.
The Voting Board tally was: Board Presentations (Cont’d):
Mr. Milde - Attended Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Meeting. Mr. Schwartz - No comments.
Mr. Cavalier - Thanked Mr. Gibbons for service and leadership.
Report of the County Attorney. Mr. Joseph L. Howard, County Attorney, commented on the following:
Report of the County Administrator. Mr. Steve Crosby, County Administrator, commented on the following: Legislative; Additions/Deletions to the Regular Agenda. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to add item 8A to the Regular Agenda.
The Voting Board tally was: Legislative; Consent Agenda. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 2 thru 8A omitting items 4a, 4c, 5 and 6.
The Voting Board tally was: Item 2. Legislative; Approve Minutes of Board Meeting. Regular Meeting of December 5, 2006. Item 3. Finance; Approve Expenditure Listings Resolution R07-08 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE LISTING (EL) 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 9th day of January 2007, that the above-mentioned EL be and it hereby is approved. Item 4b. Utilities; Amend Pro-Rata Fees Resolution R07-11 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, the Board desires to consider a change in the water and sewer pro rata fees; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to consider public comments concerning the proposed fee changes: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to advertise for a public hearing on February 6, 2007, for the purpose of amending and readopting fees providing for water and sewer pro rata fees. Item 7. Budget; Budget and Appropriate Proffer Funds for School Construction Projects Resolution R07-20 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE PROFFER WHEREAS, the School Board also has requested the appropriation of proffer funds for School Construction Projects; and WHEREAS, School proffers totaling $438,339 are available; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to budget and appropriate proffer funds as follows:
GENERAL FUND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUND $438,339 Item 8. Public Services; Support for a Break in Limited-Access for the Garrisonville Road Commerce Bank Site Resolution R07-22 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING A BREAK IN THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD'S LIMITED-ACCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, to facilitate access to Tax Map Parcels 21-26A and 21-26D, the developer of the Commerce Bank site seeks a break in the limited-access right-of-way controlled by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB); and WHEREAS, County staff in concert with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff endorse a proposal for a right-in entrance to the site from Garrisonville Road (SR-610); and WHEREAS, the Board supports economic development activities; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that it supports the approval of a break in the SR-610 limited-access right-of-way at Tax Map Parcels 21-26A and 21-26D by the (CTB); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the developer and the VDOT District Administrator. Item8A. Authorize Study of Hills of Aquia Drainage Plan. Resolution R07-33 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, at a meeting on December 5, 2006 the Board directed the County WHEREAS, the Board authorized an amount not to exceed $10,000; and WHEREAS, staff and the Aquia Harbour Homeowners Association, represented by its Executive Director Chuck Halt, have selected Woolpert Engineering to complete the study and it has been determined that the estimated cost will exceed $10,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January 2007 that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to proceed with the study subject to the County’s procurement policy. Utilities; Authorize a Public Hearing to Revise Pump and Haul Fees. Mr. Fields commented. Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Ordinance O07-07 with a change. Discussion ensued. Mr. Fields withdrew the motion. Mr. Gibbons withdrew the second to the motion. Hearing no objections from the Board, a committee of Mr. Fields and Mr. Milde was formed to further review. Public Services; Amend and Reordain Section 17-31(A)(2) of the County Code Entitled “No Wake Areas on Aquia Creek”. Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to defer proposed Resolution R07-07.
The Voting Board tally was: Public Services; Authorize the County Administrator to Issue an Invitation for Bids for Repair of Sutherland Boulevard in Heather Hills Subdivision. Mr. Dudenhefer commented. Mr. Schwartz motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-10. Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-10 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, Sutherland Boulevard, a public street, having been designed to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards and having been constructed in phases, was not accepted by VDOT due to its incompletion; and WHEREAS, the responsible developer(s) cannot be located; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to improve and complete Sutherland Boulevard so VDOT will include it in the Secondary System of State Highways; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to issue an Invitation for Bids for the repair and completion of Sutherland Boulevard to VDOT standards. Budget; Reappropriate Funds from FY2006 to FY2007 for School Operating Fund One-Time Expenditures. Mr. Milde commented. The County Administrator commented further.
Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to defer proposed Resolution
The Voting Board tally was: Recess. At 3:22 P. M., the Chairman declared a recess. Call to Order. At 3:35 P. M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order. Legislative; Discuss Conservation Easements. Mr. Brito commented. Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to request the County Attorney work with the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District regarding a Memo of Understanding and bring it back to the Board. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gibbons made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Milde, to table this item until later in the evening.
The Voting Board tally was: Legislative; Appoint Members to Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees. Advisory Board on Towing. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields to adopt proposed Resolution R07-40.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-40 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 46.2-1217 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board may regulate, pursuant to police towing requests, any business engaged in the towing or storage of unattended, abandoned, or immobile vehicles by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution R94-503 which establishes the Advisory Board on Towing; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Board on Towing is composed of eleven members to be appointed by the Board and shall include four law-enforcement officers including a representative from the Virginia State Police, the County Attorney or her designee, four towing and recovery operators, and two citizens; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Joe Patrick December 31, 2006
Dan Beach December 31, 2006
Roy Boswell December 31, 2006
Ray Hodge December 31, 2006
Denise Dailey December 31, 2006
Charles E. Jett December 31, 2006
Brian Jacobs, 1st Sgt. December 31, 2006
David Moyer, Captain December 31, 2006
Christopher Warriner December 31, 2006
Gerald Crosby December 31, 2006
George Paxson December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, all terms expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Joe Patrick December 31, 2007
Dan Beach December 31, 2007
Roy Boswell December 31, 2007
Ray Hodge December 31, 2007
Deedy Thomas-Herring December 31, 2007
Charles E. Jett December 31, 2007
Brian Jacobs, 1st Sgt. December 31, 2007
David Moyer, Captain December 31, 2007
Christopher Warriner December 31, 2007
Gerald Crosby December 31, 2007
George Paxson December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Advisory Board on Towing. Beautification Committee. Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Cavalier, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-41.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-41 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE STAFFORD WHEREAS, Resolution R06-489 changed the membership of the Beautification Committee; and WHEREAS, Resolution R06-489 authorized 12 members to be appointed to the Beautification Committee, one to represent Stafford County Public Schools/Community Involvement, Master Gardener, Sheriff’s Office, Extension Office, County Government, and one representative from each of the County's seven election districts; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Shari Kern December 31, 2006
VACANT December 31, 2006
Wendy Meyer December 31, 2006
Laurie Posner December 31, 2006
Denise Baer December 31, 2006
Patrice Promack December 31, 2006
VACANT December 31, 2006 Julie May December 31, 2006 (County Government)
Ian Treggett December 31, 2006
Deputy Craig Cain December 31, 2006
Cynthia Lucero-Chavez December 31, 2006
VACANT December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, all terms expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of membership is one year; WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Shari Kern December 31, 2007
VACANT December 31, 2006
Laura Collingsworth December 31, 2007
Laurie Posner December 31, 2006
Denise Baer December 31, 2007
Patrice Promack December 31, 2007
VACANT December 31, 2006 Julie May December 31, 2007 (County Government)
Ian Treggett December 31, 2007
Deputy Craig Cain December 31, 2007
Cynthia Lucero-Chavez December 31, 2007
Linda Dunn December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Beautification Committee. Board of Building Code Appeals. Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-42.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-42 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE BOARD WHEREAS, Section 36-105 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides for the establishment of a local Board of Building Code Appeals whose composition, duties and responsibilities are prescribed in the Building Code; and WHEREAS, the local Board of Building Code Appeals consists of five members with the following qualifications: a licensed professional engineer or architect; an experienced builder; and three others who are able to render a fair and competent decision regarding the application of the Building Code; and WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Richard C. Pearson December 31, 2005
Charles Moore December 31, 2005
A. C. Glover December 31, 2005
Frank Jett, Jr. December 31, 2005
Russell Hall December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, Richard C. Pearson has submitted his resignation; and WHEREAS, all terms have expired; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
VACANT December 31, 2005
Charles Moore December 31, 2007
A. C. Glover December 31, 2007
Frank Jett, Jr. December 31, 2007
Russell Hall December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed as a member of the Board of Building Code Appeals. Board of Social Services. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-43.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-43 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE WHEREAS, Sections 63.1-36 through 63.1-58 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, authorize the Board to appoint members to serve on the Board of Social Services; and WHEREAS, the Board of Social Services consists of three members with terms of four years; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2009
Elnora Pondexter August 31, 2009
Frederick A. Donahoe August 31, 2006 WHEREAS, the term of Frederick A. Donahoe expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007 that NAME EXPIRATION
Frederick A. Donahoe August 31, 2010 be and he hereby is appointed to the Board of Social Services. Cable Television Advisory Committee. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-44.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-44 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE 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, 2006
Danielle J. Davis December 31, 2006
Marilee Knight December 31, 2006
Thomas Gregory December 31, 2006
James Crowe December 31, 2006
Terry Lottes December 31, 2006
Ernest Ackermann December 31, 2006
County Administrator Virtue of Office
School Superintendent December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, Ernest Ackermann has tendered his resignation; and WHEREAS, all terms expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Jacqueline Hontz December 31, 2007
Danielle J. Davis December 31, 2007
Marilee Knight December 31, 2007
Thomas Gregory December 31, 2007
James Crowe December 31, 2007
Terry Lottes December 31, 2007
VACANT December 31, 2006
County Administrator Virtue of Office
School Superintendent December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Cable Television Advisory Committee. Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-45.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-45 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE CENTRAL WHEREAS, Section 42.1-35 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Agreement authorized the Board to appoint members to serve on the Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, the Regional Library Agreement states that "all appointed Board members shall be residents of the jurisdiction which they represent and may be private citizens, members of the governing bodies or employees of the governing bodies as they designate in their sole discretion; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Larry Towne December 31, 2006
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2009 WHEREAS, the term of Larry Towne expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is four years; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Larry Towne December 31, 2010
be and he hereby is appointed to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Chaplin Group Home Commission. Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-46.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-46 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO WHEREAS, the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Spotsylvania and Stafford have approved an agreement establishing the Chaplin Group Home Commission; and WHEREAS, the agreement provides that the three jurisdictions appoint two members each from the political subdivisions; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following members: NAME EXPIRATION
Paul Milde December 31, 2006
Linda V. Musselman June 30, 2006
Josephine H. Chaplin WHEREAS, the Board desires that expirations coincide with Board Members terms of office; and WHEREAS, all terms have expired; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Paul Milde December 31, 2007
Linda V. Musselman June 30, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Chaplin Group Home Commission. Civilian-Military Community Relations Council. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-47.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-47 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE CIVILIAN- WHEREAS, the Marine Corps Combat Development Command Civilian-Military Community Relations Council Bylaws, from the United States Marine Corps Public Affairs Manual, authorize the Board to appoint members to serve on the Civilian-Military Community Relations Council; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Jack Cavalier December 31, 2006
Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, all terms expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Jack Cavalier December 31, 2007
Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Civilian-Military Community Relations Council. Legislative; Closed Meeting. At 4:05 P.M., Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution CM07-01.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution CM07-01 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 two personnel matters; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A1 VA Code Ann., such discussions may occur in Closed Meeting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stafford Board of Supervisors, on this the 9th day of January, 2007 does hereby authorize discussions of the aforestated matters in Closed Meeting. Call to Order. At 5:01 P. M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order. Legislative; Closed Meeting Certification. Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution CM07-01a.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution CM07-01a reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE STAFFORD WHEREAS, the Board has, on this the 9th day of January, 2007, 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 9th day of January 2007, 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. Legislative; Appoint Members to Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees (Cont’d). Disability Services Board. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-48.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-48 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE DISABILITY WHEREAS, Section 51.5-47 of the Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended, provides for the establishment of a Disability Services Board; and WHEREAS, Ordinance O93-14 was adopted on April 6, 1993, which establishes the Disability Services Board of Planning District 16; and WHEREAS, each locality in Planning District 16 shall appoint three members representing one local official, one representative of the business community and one consumer; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Larry Whitaker July 1, 2006
Charles A. Cooper July 1, 2005
Stephen J. Brannan July 1, 2006 WHEREAS, all terms have expired; and WHEREAS, the term of membership is three years; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Larry Whitaker July 1, 2009
Stephen J. Brannan July 1, 2009
Charles A. Cooper July 1, 2009 be and they hereby are appointed to the Disability Services Board. Economic Development Authority. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-49.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-49 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Stafford was established by Ordinance of the Board on June 10, 1970, and a total of seven (7) Directors were appointed initially for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) years; two (2) being appointed for one (1) year terms, two (2) being appointed for two (2) year terms, two (2) being appointed for three (3) year terms and one (1) being appointed for a four (4) year term; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.2-4904 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, subsequent appointments were to be for terms of four (4) years, except appointments to fill vacancies were to be for the unexpired terms and all terms of the office were deemed to commence upon the date of the initial appointment to the Authority and, thereafter, in accordance with these provisions; and WHEREAS, the following members have been appointed: NAME EXPIRATION
Donald H. Newlin June 10, 2007 WHEREAS, Cord Sterling and Martin Miller have submitted their resignation; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these positions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Wendy Surman June 10, 2007 be and she hereby is appointed as a member of the Economic Development Authority; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if at the end of any term of office of any director and a successor thereto has not been appointed, then the director whose term of office has expired shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified and that successor shall fulfill the remainder of the term. Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-50.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-50 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE FIRE WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Code requires establishment of a Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals to consist of at least five members; and WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Code establishes the qualifications of the members of the Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals as follows: “shall be selected by the local governing body on the basis of their ability to render fair and competent decisions regarding application of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and shall, to the extent possible, represent different occupational or professional fields relating to building construction or fire prevention. At least one member should be an experienced builder and one member a licensed professional engineer or architect. Employees or officials of the local governing body shall not serve as member ”; and WHEREAS, the Board may appoint two alternate members to serve in the absence of any regular members and , as such, shall have the full power and authority of the regular members; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is five years; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Gerald Snellings December 31, 2010
Joseph F. Alexander December 31, 2007
Michael T. Cooper December 31, 2008
David Lucia, II December 31, 2010
Gerald A. Haynes December 31, 2006
VACANT
VACANT WHEREAS, the term of Gerald Haynes expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to conform to the qualifications in the Fire Prevention Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Gerald A. Haynes December 31, 2011 be and he hereby is appointed to the Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals. Fredericksburg Regional Alliance. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-51.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-51 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution R97-274 on June 17, 1997, which established the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance as an economic development organization to serve Planning District 16; and WHEREAS, County and City officials are appointed to the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Jack R. Cavalier June 30, 2006 WHEREAS, the term of Jack R. Cavalier expired on June 30, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of membership is one year; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007 that NAME EXPIRATION
Jack R. Cavalier June 30, 2007 be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Board of Directors. Fredericksburg-Stafford Park Authority. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-52.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-52 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE FREDERICKSBURG- WHEREAS, Section 15.2-5703 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, authorizes the Board to appoint members to serve on the Fredericksburg-Stafford Park Authority; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
John A. Gray December 31, 2007
Patricia Rice December 31, 2006
Beverley Newlin December 31, 2007
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, the term of Peter Fields expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of membership is four years; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Peter Fields December 31, 2010 be and he hereby is appointed to the Fredericksburg-Stafford Park Authority. Potomac Watershed Roundtable. Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-54.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-54 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE WHEREAS, the Potomac Watershed Roundtable was established August 25, 2000 to promote a regional approach to the management and improvement of the Virginia portion of the Potomac watershed and to foster collaboration among watershed stakeholders acting as an advisory body to governmental and non-governmental decision-makers and making recommendations on watershed management policy and program options; and WHEREAS, voting membership contains one elected member of the Board with the term of three (3) years commencing on January 1st and ending on December 31st; WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION VACANT December 31, 2006
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of December 2006 that NAME EXPIRATION Paul V. Milde December 31, 2009
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Potomac Watershed Roundtable. Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging (Board of Directors) Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-55.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-55 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK WHEREAS, Section 2.1-373 (7) of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, authorizes the Board to appoint members to serve on the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging (Board of Directors); and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
George Schwartz December 31, 2006
Sol Herman December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, terms expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
George Schwartz December 31, 2007
Sol Herman December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging (Board of Directors). Rappahannock Community Criminal Justice Board. Mr. Fields motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-56.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-56 reads as follows: A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD WHEREAS, the General Assembly has adopted Section 53.1-183 of the Code of Virginia, requiring each county or city developing or establishing a community corrections program to appoint a Community Criminal Justice Board to provide for the operation of community programs, services and facilities for use by the courts in diverting offenders from local correctional facility placements; and WHEREAS, the Counties of King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg are members of the Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority and have determined to apply for funding and operate community diversion programs on a joint regional basis; and WHEREAS, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors has established the Rappahannock Community Criminal Justice Board effective July 1, 1995; and WHEREAS, the terms of appointment is for two years; and WHEREAS, if any of the persons appointed do not remain in the position throughout the term of the appointment to the Board, their successors shall fill the remainder of such term without the necessity of further action by the Board; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the following: NAME EXPIRATION
The Honorable Ann Hunter Simpson December 31, 2008
The Honorable Gordon F. Willis December 31, 2008
The Honorable David F. Peterson December 31, 2008
Paul W. Higgs December 31, 2008
Sarah Deneke December 31, 2008
Allen Bareford December 31, 2008
R. Bryan David December 31, 2008
Steve Crosby December 31, 2008
Phillip L. Rodenberg December 31, 2008
James R. Wheeler December 31, 2008
Mike Mastropaolo December 31, 2008
R. Fielding Lewis December 31, 2008
Phillip Hemming December 31, 2008
Joseph A. Higgs December 31, 2008
Doug Jones December 31, 2008
Carol Powell December 31, 2008
Beth Girone December 31, 2008
Ronald W. Branscome December 31, 2008
Betsy Mathias December 31, 2008
Steven R. Austin December 31, 2008
Michael McNamara December 31, 2008 be and they hereby are appointed to the Rappahannock Community Criminal Justice Board.
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy (Board of Directors). Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-57 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VI of the Bylaws of the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, the Board appoints members to serve on the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy state that each jurisdiction shall be entitled to two members on the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy state that the members "shall normally be the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction, and either an elected official or the chief administrator of the jurisdiction"; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Charles E. Jett December 31, 2006
Steve Crosby December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, the terms of Charles E. Jett and Steve Crosby expired on December 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, the term of appointment is two years; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Charles E. Jett December 31, 2008
Steve Crosby December 31, 2008 be and they hereby are appointed to the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Board of Directors. Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority Board. Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-58.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-58 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE WHEREAS, the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford Have entered into an agreement to establish the Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority for the purpose of operating an adult detention facility; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following members and alternatives: NAME EXPIRATION
Mark Dudenhefer Pleasure of the Board
George Schwartz Pleasure of the Board
Steve Crosby Pleasure of the Board
Cheryl Beagle Pleasure of the Board WHEREAS, Board members desired to change positions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Mark Dudenhefer Pleasure of the Board
George Schwartz Pleasure of the Board be and they hereby are appointed to the Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority. Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Cavalier, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-59.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-59 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO WHEREAS, the Board and the City of Fredericksburg, have executed an Operations Contract for Regional Landfill; and WHEREAS, the Contract provides for the appointment of two members of the Board to be appointed as members of the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board to serve with two members of City Council, the County Administrator, and the City Manager; and WHEREAS, the Contract provides for the appointment of alternates; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2006
Paul V. Milde III December 31, 2006
Joe Brito December 31, 2006
VACANT December 31, 2005
Steve Crosby WHEREAS, the terms of appointment is one year; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2007
Paul V. Milde III December 31, 2007
Joe Brito December 31, 2007
VACANT December 31, 2006
Steve Crosby be and they hereby are appointed to the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board. Rappahannock River Basin Commission. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-60.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-60 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINTMENT A MEMBER AND AN WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution R98-24 on May 5, 1998, wherein it agreed to become a member of and participate in the Rappahannock River Basin Commission, as described in Chapter 553 of the Acts of the Assembly of 1998, and to fund the activities of the Commission; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2006
Joe Brito December 31, 2006 WHEREAS, the term of membership is one year; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that NAME EXPIRATION
Peter J. Fields December 31, 2007
Joe Brito December 31, 2007 be and they hereby are appointed to the Rappahannock River Basin Commission. Wetlands Board. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Resolution R07-61.
The Voting Board tally was: Resolution R07-61 reads as follows: A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE WETLANDS BOARD WHEREAS, Section 28.2-1303 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, authorizes the Board to appoint five or seven residents to serve on the Wetlands Board; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 28.2-1303 of the Code of Virginia, “the governing body shall also appoint at least one but not more than three alternate members to the Board; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following: NAME EXPIRATION
Stanley Dameron December 31, 2007
Sam M. Hess December 31, 2010
Richard Decatur December 31, 2006
VACANT December 31, 2006
George L. Newman December 31, 2006
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT WHEREAS, the term of Richard Decatur expired on December 31, 2006 and a vacancy exists for a Member-At-Large and Member-At-Large Alternate positions; WHEREAS, the term of appointment is five years; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill these vacancies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that: NAME EXPIRATION
Richard Decatur December 31, 2011
Anthony Pineau December 31, 2011 be and they hereby are appointed to the Wetlands Board. Recess. At 5:20 P. M., the Chairman declared a recess until 7:00 P.M. Call to Order. At 7:03 P. M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order. Invocation. Mr. Schwartz gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Michael Brockton, Boy Scout Troop 840, gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Presentations by the Public – II. The following persons spoke on the topics identified:
Ruth Carlone - Planning Commission members’ conduct. Hunt Blackburn - Save Crow’s Nest. Administration; Amend Chapter 15, Article II, Entitled “County Vehicle License”, of the County Code Whereby Eliminating the Need for the Vehicle Decal. Mr. Bill Colvin, Treasurer, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened a public hearing. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Ordinance O07-08 with a change. Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was: Ordinance O07-08 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER WHEREAS, as of October 2006, nearly 50 Virginia localities have already eliminated or are in the process of eliminating the vehicle decal; and WHEREAS, preparation for the 2007 decal season will begin in mid-January 2007; and WHEREAS, decals exist for two key reasons: to help enforce personal property tax collections and as a source of annual revenue; and WHEREAS, the administration of the decals is a cumbersome process and is no longer required as a collection tool; and WHEREAS, the license fee revenue can be maintained without requiring a decal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the Stafford County Code Chapter 15, Article II, entitled “County Vehicle License”, be and hereby is amended and reordained as follows: CHAPTER 15 ARTICLE II. COUNTY VEHICLE LICENSE
As used in this article, the word "resident" shall mean and include any person having a place of abode in the county for more than thirty (30) days, irrespective of any intention on the part of the person to return to or establish a residence outside of the county at some future date, and any corporation or firm having an office or place of business in the county. Sec. 15-22. Required; exceptions. (a) Every resident of the county who shall own, or have in his custody or under his control, a motor vehicle which is normally garaged, stored or parked in this county shall obtain an annual county license decal for such motor vehicle.
(b) This section shall not apply to any person who is exempt, under the provisions of the laws of the state, from payment of the tax imposed by this article. Sec. 15-23. Exemptions. (a) This section shall not apply to any person who is exempt, under the provisions of the laws of the state, from payment of the license fee imposed by this article.
(b) Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 46.2-752 of the Code of Virginia, the following vehicles are exempt from the payment of a license fee: Sec. 15-234 License year. The license year under the provisions of this article shall begin on April 15 January 1 and shall expire on the next following April 14 December 31. Sec. 15-24. Application. Application for a license decal required by this article shall be made on forms prescribed by the treasurer. Sec. 15-25. Tax License fee imposed. On each motor vehicle required to be licensed under this article there shall be a license tax fee of twenty-three dollars ($23.00); provided, however, that the license tax on a motorcycle shall be eighteen dollars ($18.00). For each transfer or reissue of a county license there shall be charged a handling fee of two dollars ($2.00). Sec. 15-26. Tax exemption for members of volunteer fire or rescue units. (a) Any resident who is an active member, or who served at least ten (10) years as an active member, of a volunteer fire or rescue unit which serves the county shall be exempt from paying the tax imposed by section 15-25 for one vehicle per family. (b) A resident certified no later than January 30 of each year by the chief officer of a volunteer fire or rescue unit as being an active member of such unit, or a former active member who served at least ten (10) years with such unit, shall be entitled to the exemption granted by this section. The chief officer of any such unit shall provide annually, by January 30, to the county treasurer a list of active members and former active members with at least ten (10) years of service. An "active member" is defined as one who participates in fire or rescue calls, work details, training and fundraising activities of the unit, as determined by either the chief or president of the unit. Sec. 15-27. Proration of tax. Only one-half of the license tax prescribed by this article shall be assessed and collected whenever such license tax first becomes assessable during the period beginning on October 15 in the same license year; and only one-third of such license tax shall be assessed and collected whenever any such license tax first becomes assessable on or after January 15 in the same license year. Sec. 15-28. Payment of vehicle personal property taxes prerequisite to licensing. No motor vehicle shall be licensed under this article unless and until the applicant for such license shall have produced, before the County Treasurer or his agent, satisfactory evidence that all personal property taxes upon the motor vehicle to be licensed, which personal property taxes have been assessed or are assessable against such applicant, have been paid and satisfactory evidence that any delinquent motor vehicle personal property taxes owing have been paid which have been properly assessed or are assessable against the applicant by the County. Sec. 15-29. Issuance of decals generally. Upon proper application and payment of the tax prescribed by this article, and subject to other applicable provisions of this article, the county treasurer shall issue a county license decal for the applicant's motor vehicle. When a person moves into Stafford [County] having a valid local license from another locality in this state, the treasurer when presented with the license from the other locality shall exchange it for a Stafford County license with no charge except for the two-dollar handling fee. Purchasers of new or used motor vehicles shall be allowed a thirty-day grace period, beginning with the date of purchase, during which to pay license fees charged by the county. Sec. 15-30. Issuance of decal to military personnel. Personnel of the military service desiring to avail themselves of the relief offered under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act may file a certificate of legal residence (domicile) (County Form CR-110) to secure license decals required by this article for a fee of one dollar ($1.00). Sec. 15-31. Display of decal generally; vViolations and penalties. (a) A license decal issued under this article shall be fastened to the windshield of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer so licensed, next to the state inspection sticker. In the case of a motorcycle, the decal shall be fastened next to the state inspection sticker. Failure to display such decal shall be a violation of this article, even though the license tax has been paid. No such decal shall be placed upon any vehicle other than that for which it was issued. (b)(a) The owner or operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer who fails to obtain and display said license decal or who displays upon such vehicle a decal after its expiration date pay the required license fee, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed that of a Class 4 misdemeanor, provided that a violation of this section may not be discharged by payment of a fine except upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that the required decal has been obtained license fee has been paid. (1) The Treasurer of the County of Stafford may enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles whereby the Commissioner will refuse to issue or renew any vehicle registration of any applicant therefor who owes to the County any vehicle license fees or delinquent tangible personal property tax, pursuant to Section 46.2-752 (J), Va Code Ann., 1950. Sec. 15-32. Reserved. Sec. 15-33. Transfer of decal. License decals fees issued assessed under this article may be transferred from one vehicle to another in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided by the laws and regulations governing the transfer of state license plates. Sec. 15-34. Issuance of duplicate decal. A duplicate motor vehicle license decal shall be issued upon affidavit of the applicant that the original decal has been lost. The charge for such duplicate shall be two dollars ($2.00). Sec. 15-35. Rebate for returned decals. Current license decals issued under this article may be turned in for rebate upon evidence of disposal of the licensed vehicle. There shall be no refund of a county license when the vehicle is moved out of the county. Sec. 15-36. Records to be kept. The county treasurer shall keep a record of each license decal issued by him under the provision of this article showing the number of such decal, the person to whom it was issued, the make and model of the vehicle for which it was issued and the state license number of such vehicle. Sec. 15-37. Disposition of revenue received under article. The revenue derived under this article shall be paid into the general fund of the County. Secs. 15-38--15-50. Reserved. Planning; Consider Removing Historic Resource District Overlay Classification for 458 Acres on Assessor’s Parcels 45-220, 220E, and 220J at 559 Cambridge Street. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened a public hearing. Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Ordinance O07-05.
The Voting Board tally was: Ordinance O07-05 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE COUNTY WHEREAS, the property owner requested that the Board initiate a Zoning Ordinance amendment to remove the historic resource district overlay classification of Assessor’s Parcels 45-220, 220E, and 220J; and WHEREAS, the Board authorized the County Administrator to initiate a Zoning Ordinance amendment to remove the Glencairne Historic Resource Overlay District classification; and WHEREAS, the property owner proposes to place a conservation easement on a portion of the property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed request for removing the Glencairne Historic Resource Overlay District designation and has recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, staff, and the testimony at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the request to remove the Historic Resource Overlay District is appropriate; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 9th day of January, 2007, that the Zoning Ordinance for Stafford County be and it hereby is amended and reordained by amending the zoning district map to remove the Glencairne Historic Resource Overlay District on Assessor’s Parcels 45-220, 220E, and 220J. Planning; Establish Purchase of Development Rights Program. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation.
The Chairman opened a public hearing. |