MINUTES

Annual Meeting
January 2, 2008

Call to Order. A regular meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Anthony J. Romanello, County Administrator, at 1:00 P. M., Tuesday , January 2, 2008, in the Board Chambers, Stafford County Administration Center.

Roll Call. The following members were present: M. S. ‘Joe’ Brito; Harry E. Crisp; Mark Dudenhefer; Paul V. Milde III; George H. Schwartz; Cord A. Sterling and Robert “Bob” Woodson.

Also in attendance were: Anthony J. Romanello, County Administrator; Joe Howard, County Attorney; and Marty Y. Beard, Chief Deputy Clerk.

Legislative; Election of Chairman. The County Administrator opened the nominations.

Mr. Woodson nominated Mr. Schwartz for Chairman.

Mr. Dudenhefer nominated Mr. Brito for Chairman.

Hearing no objections from the Board, the nominations were closed.

By Roll Call, the vote on the nomination for Mr. Schwartz was:
Yea: (6) Brito, Crisp, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson
Nay: (1) Dudenhefer

The County Administrator announced that Mr. Schwartz had been elected as Chairman.

Mr. Schwartz assumed the Chair.

Legislative; Election of Vice Chairman. The Chairman opened the nominations.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to nominate Mr. Brito for Vice Chairman.

Hearing no objections from the Board, the nominations were closed.

By Roll Call, the vote on the nomination for Mr. Brito was:
Yea: (6) Brito, Crisp, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson
Nay: (1) Dudenhefer

Recess. At 1:05 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 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure. The County Attorney gave a presentation.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Sterling, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-01 with changes.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Brito made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-01 and form a committee for further review and report back within thirty days.

Discussion further ensued.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Schwartz, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (3) Sterling, Dudenhefer, Milde

Resolution R08-01 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008

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 2nd day of January, 2008, that the 2008 By-Laws and Rules of Procedure, attached hereto, be and they hereby are adopted.

2008

BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COUNTY OF STAFFORD
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA

INDEX

2008
BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
STAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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Section 1 - Meetings

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 -- Amendments

Section 7-1 Amendments to the By-Laws and Rules of Procedure...... 9

BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
STAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Section 1 -- Meetings

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 Section 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 for the vote, the matter shall be passed by until the next regular meeting of the Board, when the matter shall be placed on the agenda as if for the first time, with full discussion and debate allowed by all members and with a new vote taken by all members present.

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.

Section 2-3 Chairman may administer oaths

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.)
roll call of members
announcement of absences
presentations by the public-I
presentations and committee reports by
members of the Board in rotation
report of the Superintendent of Schools
report of the County Attorney
report of the County Administrator
consent agenda
unfinished business
new business
items added by Board members
closed meeting (if necessary)
recess
invocation (7:00 p.m.)
Pledge of Allegiance
presentations by the public-II
public hearings
media time
adjournment

B. At the Board's second meeting of the month, the order of business shall be generally as follows:

call to order (1:00 p.m.)
roll call of members
announcement of absences
work session
report from VDOT (quarterly)
recess
invocation (7:00 p.m.)
Pledge of Allegiance
presentations by the public
public hearings
consent agenda
closed meeting (if necessary)
media time
adjournment

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.

Section 3-3 Motions

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, 2008. 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 public business, provided the contact does not constitute a meeting as defined in Section 2.2-3701 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.

Section 7 -- Amendments

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.

Presentations by the Public. Board members spoke on topics as identified:

Judy Wigglesworth - The Crucible.

John Synder - The Crucible.
- Growth.
- Zoning Administrator decisions.

Ronald McCormack - Animals.
- The Crucible.

Dana Brown - Boards, Authorities, Commissions, and Committees.
- Public presentations.

Rebecca Guy - Bylaws.
- Presentation materials.

Sally Bogert - The Crucible.

Jay Walden - The Crucible.

Jim McMath - Decisions and costs involved.
- Fiscal analysis.

Ruth Carlone - Happy New Year.
- Risk analysis.
- The Crucible.
- Judge selection.
- Planning Commission members.
- Traditional neighborhood development.
- Board members.

Richard Beck - The Crucible.

Bob Randall - The Crucible.

Bonnie Synder - The Crucible.

Steve Manner - The Crucible.

Patricia Kurpiel - Bylaws.
- Comprehensive Plan changes.
- Zoning.
- Visuals.
- Zoning determinations.
- Happy New Year.

Arthur Hart - Bylaws.
- Minutes.

Lou Silver - Bylaws.
- Work sessions.
- Public presentations.

Presentations by Members of the Board. Board members spoke on the topics as identified:

Mr. Brito - Wished all a Happy New Year.
- Delegate Cole town hall meeting.
- Requested a proclamation be prepared for Kevin Dickinson for his service with the Hartwood Volunteer Fireman’s Association.
- Tax relief for the elderly.
- The Crucible.

Mr. Crisp - Wished all a Happy New Year; looking forward to a good year.
- Expressed appreciation to County staff for assistance.
- Proposed town hall meeting in February.

Mr. Dudenhefer - Bylaws.
- Land use issues.
- Work sessions.
- Standing Committees.
- Committees.
- Transportation.
- Public presentations.
- Speaking for a group.

Mr. Milde - Public presentations.
- The Crucible.
- Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission.
- Virginia Railway Express.
- Crows Nest.
- Dominion Virginia Power reliability.
- Base Realignment and Closure.
- Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees Holiday Open House.
- Civilian-Military Community Relations Council.
- Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.
- Retirement.
- Financial management.
- Problems.
- The Crucible.

Mr. Sterling - Expressed appreciation.
- Numerous matters/The Crucible and Dominion Virginia Power.
- Transportation.
- Bylaws.
- Open door policy.

Mr. Woodson - Expressed appreciation.
- Supporters.
- Standards.
- Erosion and sediment control.
- Traffic congestion.

Mr. Schwartz - Welcomed Anthony Romanello, the new County Administrator.
- Welcomed the three new Board members.

LeLegislative; Report of the County Attorney. Mr. Joe Howard, County Attorney, commented on the following:
- Welcomed the three new Board members.
- Congratulated the new Chairman and Vice Chairman.
- The Crucible.

Legislative; Report of the County Administrator. Mr. Anthony J. Romanello, County Administrator, commented on the following:
- Handouts.
- “In the Loop” weekly report for the Board.
- Leadership.
- Budget.
- Water levels.
- Looking forward to a great year.

Legislative; Deferred Business Items. Mr. Brito commented.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to have reviewed all Deferred Business Items no later than July 1, 2008 and request staff to place Items 2 & 4 on the Regular Agenda for the next Board meeting.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (5) Woodson, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling
Nay: (2) Brito, Schwartz

Legislative; Board Off-Site Meeting. The County Administrator commented.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Sterling, to add to the Agenda for the off-site meeting under Purpose (5) Budget/Review.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Brito, Crisp, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson
Nay: (1) Dudenhefer

Recess. At 3:00 P. M., the Chairman declared a recess.

Call to Order. At 3:11 P. M. the Chairman called the meeting back to order.

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

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-22.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-22 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Board has adopted the ADA grievance procedure; and

WHEREAS, the Board, by adoption of Resolution R93-91 on February 16, 1993, established the ADA Grievance Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Grievance Committee is composed of eight residents consisting of one member from the architectural or structural engineering profession; two members who are individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA; and five members-at-large; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Paul Shelton December 31, 2007
(Disability)

Harry Rager December 31, 2007
(Member-at-Large)

Charles Morgan December 31, 2007
(Member-at-Large)

Sandra Ridout December 31, 2007
(Disability)

Robert Grimes December 31, 2007
(Architect/Engineer)

Colleen English December 31, 2007
(Member-at-Large)

Shawn Lawrence December 31, 2007
(Member-at-Large)

Robert Dodson December 31, 2007
(Member-at-Large)

WHEREAS, the term of membership is one year;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Paul Shelton December 31, 2008
(Disability)

Harry Rager December 31, 2008
(Member-at-Large)

Charles Morgan December 31, 2008
(Member-at-Large)

Sandra Ridout December 31, 2008
(Disability)

Robert Grimes December 31, 2008
(Architect/Engineer)

Colleen English December 31, 2008
(Member-at-Large)

Shawn Lawrence December 31, 2008
(Member-at-Large)

Robert Dodson December 31, 2008
(Member-at-Large)

be and they hereby are appointed to the Americans with Disability Act Grievance Committee.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-23.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-23 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Board established a comprehensive approach to the preservation of agricultural and rural lands; and

WHEREAS, the Agricultural Commission will assist the Board in addressing the problems of sustainable growth, preservation of rural lands, and promotion and facilitation of agriculture, environmental integrity, land values and taxation; and

WHEREAS, the Agricultural Commission consists of seven members appointed from the election districts; and

WHEREAS, the Agricultural Commission recommends policies to accomplish the following:

1. Identification of areas of the County that are appropriate for the continuation of agriculture and the preservation of rural lands.

2. Identification of the level of residential development that should be permitted within agricultural and rural areas.

3. Review of the land use assessment program to determine its effect on farmland and its potential use on land speculation.

4. Development of a purchase of development rights program.

5. Development of a program with the Department of Economic Development and other County departments that will facilitate the expansion of markets for farm products; and

WHEREAS, the Agricultural Commission is permitted to form ad hoc committees comprised of the various stakeholders that it deems necessary to carry out the Commission’s mission; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Thomas Coen December 31, 2009
(Garrisonville District)

Pam Thibodeaux December 31, 2009
(Hartwood District)

Edward G. Silver December 31, 2007
(George Washington District)

Gail Clark December 31, 2007
(Rock Hill District)

Nan Rollison December 31, 2007
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Benjamin Rudasill December 31, 2009
(Aquia)

Bruce Callander December 31, 2009
(Falmouth District)

WHEREAS, Edward G. Silver has submitted his resignation; and

WHEREAS, Pam Thibodeaux has requested her name be changed to Pam Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires that expirations coincide with Board Members terms of office;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that:

NAME EXPIRATION

Pam Hall December 31, 2009
(Hartwood District)

Lou Silver December 31, 2011
(George Washington District)

be and they hereby are appointed to the Agricultural Commission.

Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde to adopt proposed Resolution R08-24.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-24 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

WHEREAS, Section 28-58 (b) (1) of the County Code authorizes the Board to appoint members who shall have a demonstrated knowledge, interest, or competence in historic preservation to serve on the Architectural Review Board; and

WHEREAS, Section 28-58 (b) (2) of the County Code states that the Architectural Review Board shall be composed of five members, with the following representation: at least one member shall be a registered architect, or an architectural historian, with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation; at least one member shall be a member of the planning commission, at least one member shall be a resident of a designated historic district in Stafford County; and

WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Norman Schools December 31, 2006
(Historic District)

Mark King December 31, 2007
(Member-at-Large)

Barbara Kirby December 31, 2008
(Planning Commission)

Tanya Gossett December 31, 2009
(Architectural Historian)

Tab Blazek December 31, 2010
(Architectural Historian)

WHEREAS, Barbara Kirby no longer serves on the Planning Commission; and

WHEREAS, the term of membership is three years; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark King December 31, 2010
(Member-at-Large)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Architectural Review Board.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-25.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-25 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD FOR CENTREPORT

WHEREAS, Centreport has a number of proffers associated with its commercial and industrial portion to assure consistent quality throughout the project; and

WHEREAS, proffer 6 requires the owner to develop design guidelines and establish an Architectural Review Board (ARB) to enforce them; and

WHEREAS, once established, the Centreport ARB will review and approve all development and construction in the areas of architectural design, tree preservation, site configuration, site signage, setbacks and buffers, parking lot landscaping, lighting design, parking lot landscaping, lighting design, maintenance and loading platforms; and

WHEREAS, in order to assure cooperation with and compliance to County goals for development, a member of the Planning Commission and a citizen member shall be appointed by the Board and sit as members of the Architectural Review Board for Centreport; and

WHEREAS, the Centreport ARB will have no authority to require or approve anything that violates an existing county ordinance;

WHEREAS, the following have previously been appointed:

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark King Pleasure of the Board
(Citizen)

Barbara Kirby Pleasure of the Board
(Planning Commission Representative

WHEREAS, Barbara Kirby has submitted her resignation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark King Pleasure of the Board
(Citizen)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Architectural Review Board for Centreport.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling
Nay: (1) Woodson

Resolution R08-26 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE QUANTICO
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the County, representing the Quantico area, established the Quantico Growth Management Committee to facilitate communications between Quantico MCB, the Department of Defense, and other state and federal agencies on BRAC 2005 movements effecting Stafford County;

WHEREAS, the term is by pleasure of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark Dudenhefer Pleasure of the Board

Robert C. Gibbons Pleasure of the Board

Paul Milde Pleasure of the Board

WHEREAS, Robert C. Gibbons is no longer a member of the Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008 that

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark Dudenhefer Pleasure of the Board

be and he hereby is appointed to the Quantico Growth Management Committee.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Brito, Crisp, Schwartz, Woodson
Nay: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling

Resolution R08-67 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE QUANTICO
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the County, representing the Quantico area, established the Quantico Growth Management Committee to facilitate communications between Quantico MCB, the Department of Defense, and other state and federal agencies on BRAC 2005 movements effecting Stafford County;

WHEREAS, the term is by pleasure of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark Dudenhefer Pleasure of the Board

Vacant Pleasure of the Board

Paul Milde Pleasure of the Board

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008 that

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson Pleasure of the Board

be and he hereby is appointed to the Quantico Growth Management Committee.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (1) Milde

Resolution R08-68 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE QUANTICO
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the County, representing the Quantico area, established the Quantico Growth Management Committee to facilitate communications between Quantico MCB, the Department of Defense, and other state and federal agencies on BRAC 2005 movements effecting Stafford County;

WHEREAS, the term is by pleasure of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark Dudenhefer Pleasure of the Board

Robert (Bob) Woodson Pleasure of the Board

Paul Milde Pleasure of the Board

WHEREAS, the Board desires to replace Paul Milde;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008 that

NAME EXPIRATION

Cord A. Sterling Pleasure of the Board

be and he hereby is appointed to the Quantico Growth Management Committee.

Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-27.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-27 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE STAFFORD
COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

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, 2007
(Aquia District)

Janie Cindric December 31, 2007
(Falmouth District)

Laura Collingsworth December 31, 2007
(Garrisonville)

Laurie Posner December 31, 2006
(George Washington District)

Denise Baer December 31, 2007
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Patrice Promack December 31, 2007
(Hartwood District)

Stan Zack December 31, 2007
(Rock Hill District)

Julie May December 31, 2007 (County Government)

Ian Treggett December 31, 2007
(Extension Office)

Deputy Craig Cain December 31, 2007
(Sheriff’s Office)

Cynthia Lucero-Chavez December 31, 2007
(Stafford County Public Schools/
Community Involvement)

Linda Dunn December 31, 2007
(Master Gardener)

WHEREAS, Denise Baer and Laura Collinsworth have submitted their resignation; and

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 2nd day of January 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Janice Haughton December 31, 2008
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Gloria Johnson December 31, 2008
(Garrisonville District)

Shari Kern December 31, 2008
(Aquia District)

Janie Cindric December 31, 2008
(Falmouth District)

Julie May December 31, 2008 (County Government)

Ian Treggett December 31, 2008
(Extension Office)

Deputy Craig Cain December 31, 2008
(Sheriff’s Office)

Cynthia Lucero-Chavez December 31, 2008
(Stafford County Public Schools/
Community Involvement)

Linda Dunn December 31, 2008
(Master Gardener)

Patrice Promack December 31, 2008
(Hartwood District)

be and they hereby are appointed to the Beautification Committee.

Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-28.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-28 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD
OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS

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

VACANT December 31, 2005
(Architect)

Charles Moore December 31, 2007
(Member-At-Large)

A. C. Glover December 31, 2007
(Member-At-Large)

Frank Jett, Jr. December 31, 2007
(Member-At-Large)

Russell Hall December 31, 2007
(Builder)

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 2nd day of January 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Charles Moore December 31, 2008
(Member-At-Large)

A. C. Glover December 31, 2008
(Member-At-Large)

Frank Jett, Jr. December 31, 2008
(Member-At-Large)

Russell Hall December 31, 2008
(Builder)

be and they hereby are appointed as a member of the Board of Building Code Appeals.

Mr. Sterling motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-29.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-29 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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
(Board of Supervisors)

Elnora Pondexter August 31, 2009
(Member-At-Large)

Frederick A. Donahoe August 31, 2010
(Member-At-Large)

WHEREAS, Peter J. Fields is no longer a member of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008 that

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson December 31, 2011
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Board of Social Services.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-30.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-30 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND MEMBERS FOR APPOINTMENT
TO THE STAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2308 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and Section 28-341 of the Stafford County Code provides for a Board of Zoning Appeals which members shall be appointed by the Circuit Court; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance O93-06 authorizes the Board of Zoning Appeals to consist of seven members; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously recommended and the Circuit Court appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Ernest C. Ackermann December 31, 2011
(Falmouth District)

John Overbey December 31, 2008
(Hartwood District)

Stephen R. Beauch December 31, 2009
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Larry W. Ingalls December 31, 2010
(George Washington District)

Cecelia Kirkman December 31, 2008
(Aquia)

Angelo Amador December 31, 2007
(Garrisonville District)

Julie A. Rutledge December 31, 2007
(Rock Hill District)

WHEREAS, the term of Julie A. Rutledge and Angelo Amador expired on December 31, 2007; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to recommend an individual to fill this vacancy; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is five years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert Gibbons 12/31/2012
(Rock Hill District)

Michael Levy 12/31/2012
(Garrisonville District)

be and they hereby are recommended for appointment to the Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution
R08-31.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-31 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE
CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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, at a meeting on December 4, 2007, the Board adopted Resolution R07-476 which changed the name to the Cable and Telecommunications Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Jacqueline Hontz December 31, 2007
(George Washington District)

Danielle J. Davis December 31, 2007
(Aquia)

Marilee Knight December 31, 2007
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Thomas Gregory December 31, 2007
(Rock Hill District)

James Crowe December 31, 2007
(Garrisonville District)

Terry Lottes December 31, 2007
(Hartwood)

Johnson, Jr., John A. December 31, 2007
(Falmouth District)

Steve Crosby Virtue of Office
(County Administrator
or Designee)

School Superintendent December 31, 2007
or Designee

WHEREAS, all terms expired on December 31, 2007; 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 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Edward Sullivan December 31, 2008
(George Washington District)

Danielle J. Davis December 31, 2008
(Aquia)

James Minor December 31, 2008
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Marilee Knight December 31, 2008
(Rock Hill District)

Johnson, Jr., John A. December 31, 2008
(Garrisonville District)

Terry Lottes December 31, 2008
(Hartwood)

Kimbrell, Thomas December 31, 2008
(Falmouth District)

Anthony Romanello Virtue of Office
(County Administrator
or Designee)

(School Superintendent December 31, 2008
or Designee)

be and they hereby are appointed to the Cable and Telecommunications Commission.

Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to defer this item.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson
Nay: (0)

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Sterling, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-32.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-32 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE CENTRAL
RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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, 2010
(Member-At-Large)

Peter J. Fields December 31, 2009
(Board of Supervisor)

WHEREAS, Peter J. Fields is no longer a member of the Board; 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 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

George H. Schwartz December 31, 2011
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of
Trustees.

Mr. Sterling motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-33.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-33 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE CHAPLIN GROUP HOME COMMISSION

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, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Linda V. Musselman December 31, 2007
(Member-At-Large)

Josephine H. Chaplin
(Honorary Member)

WHEREAS, the terms of all appointments expired December 31, 2007; 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 2nd day of January 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Paul Milde December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Linda V. Musselman December 31, 2008
(Member-At-Large)

be and they hereby are appointed to the Chaplin Group Home Commission.

Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-34.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-34 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE CIVILIAN-
MILITARY COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

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, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

WHEREAS, Jack Cavalier is no longer a member of the Board; 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 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Cord Sterling December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

be and they hereby are appointed to the Civilian-Military Community Relations Council.

Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-35.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-35 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE CLEAN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE

WHEREAS, the purpose of the task force is to bring recommendations to the Board on actions to preserve Stafford’s environment and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, the task force shall consider issues including, but not limited to, property maintenance and Chapter 21, Articles IV (Accumulations of litter on private property) and V ( Litter control) of the County Code; and

WHEREAS, the task force shall develop methods to control and manage the: 1.) removal of trash, garbage, etc. from properties, including roadways, 2.) littering, 3.) dropping contents from vehicles, 4.) litter receptacles 5.) penalties for violations; and

WHEREAS, suggestions to the Board can include, but not be limited to, acquisition of equipment to clean roadways, new ways to provide workers for regular maintenance, cooperative maintenance procedures with VDOT; and

WHEREAS, the task force shall have seven appointed members, one from each of the County’s election districts and staff support from the County Attorney’s Office, Department of Code Administration, Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling, or other departments as needed; and

WHEREAS, the task force shall present its recommendations to the Board within six months of appointment of members at which time the task force shall be dissolved, unless it is deemed necessary by the Board that it be continued;

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME

Curtis M. Dickinson
(Falmouth District)

Wendy Meyer
(Garrisonville District)

Barry Hastings
(Hartwood District)

Anne Kline
(Rock Hill District)

Jane Gill
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Shari Kern
(Aquia District)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that:

NAME

Norma Polly
(George Washington District)

be and she hereby is appointed to the Clean Community Task Force.

Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Schwartz, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-36.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-36 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND
FAMILIES

WHEREAS, Resolution R92-551, adopted by the Board on December 15, 1992, established a Community Policy and Management Team for At-Risk Youth and Families; and

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Services Act requires that, at a minimum, the team consist of a representative of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, the Juvenile Court Services Unit, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the local school division, a parent from the community, a private provider organization and at least one elected official or appointed official or his designee from the Governing Body; and

WHEREAS, the terms of agency heads are permanent, as long as the appointee serves as an agency head and the terms of private provider and parent representative are for three years; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Ronald W. Branscome Virtue of Office
(Community Services Board)

Michael Mastopaolo Virtue of Office
(Juvenile Court Services Unit)

Thomas Frank Virtue of Office
(Director of Health Department)

Michael Muse Virtue of Office
(Department of Social Services)

Dr. David Sawyer Virtue of Office
(Local School Division)
(Or Designee)

Daniella Servan December 31, 2008
(Parent Representative)

Lynn McFaden December 31, 2008
(Private Provider Representative)

Peter J. Fields Term of Office
(Board of Supervisors)

WHEREAS, Mr. Peter J. Fields is no longer a member of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Harry E. Crisp December 31, 2011
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Community Policy and Management Team for At-Risk Youth and Families.

Hearing no objections from the Board, the Voting Board tally was:

Yea: (6) Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (1) Milde

Resolution R08-41 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REGIONAL COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the George Washington Regional Commission is the planning district commission for the region serving the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline, and the city of Fredericksburg; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert Gibbons December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Peter J. Fields December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

George Schwartz December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

WHEREAS, Robert Gibbons and Peter J. Fields no longer serve on the Board and all other terms expired December 31, 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed to the George Washington Regional Commission.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Milde, Schwartz, Woodson, Dudenhefer
Nay: (3) Sterling, Brito, Crisp

Resolution R08-69 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REGIONAL COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the George Washington Regional Commission is the planning district commission for the region serving the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline, and the city of Fredericksburg; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Vacant December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

George Schwartz December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

WHEREAS, all terms expired December 31, 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed to the George Washington Regional Commission.

Mr. Sterling motioned to adopt proposed Resolution R08-70.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-70 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REGIONAL COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the George Washington Regional Commission is the planning district commission for the region serving the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline, and the city of Fredericksburg; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Vacant December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

George Schwartz December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

WHEREAS, all terms expired December 31, 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Joe Brito December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

be and he hereby is appointed to the George Washington Regional Commission.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-71 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REGIONAL COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the George Washington Regional Commission is the planning district commission for the region serving the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline, and the city of Fredericksburg; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Joe Brito December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

George Schwartz December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

WHEREAS, the term of George Schwartz expired December 31, 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Paul Milde December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

be and he hereby is appointed to the George Washington Regional Commission.

Mr. Sterling motioned, seconded by Mr. Schwartz, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-39.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-39 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

WHEREAS, the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) is the planning district commission for the region serving the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline and the City of Fredericksburg; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the 1990 decennial census, the Fredericksburg region, including southern Stafford County, the City of Fredericksburg, and northern Spotsylvania County, have been designated as an urbanized area; and

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has designated the Fredericksburg region as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following to the George Washington Regional Commission and needs to appoint all members to Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO):

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert C. Gibbons December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

Peter J. Fields December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

Joe Brito December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

Steve Crosby Virtue of Office
(County Administrator)

Michael Neuhard December 31, 2007
(Alternate for the County Administrator)

WHEREAS, Peter J. Fields and Robert C. Gibbons no longer serve on the Board; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January 2008, that:

NAME EXPIRATION

Robert (Bob) Woodson December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Mark Dudenhefer December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

Paul V. Milde December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

Joe Brito December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors Alternate)

Anthony Romanello Virtue of Office
(County Administrator)

Michael Neuhard December 31, 2008
(Alternate for the County Administrator)

they be and hereby are appointed as members of the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Mr. Crisp motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-40.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-40 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE FREDERICKSBURG REGIONAL ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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 December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

WHEREAS, the Jack R. Cavalier is no longer a member of the Board; 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 2nd day of January, 2008 that

NAME EXPIRATION

Cord A. Sterling December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Board of Directors.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-42.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito Crisp
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-42 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE GREEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHED BY THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REGIONAL COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the George Washington Regional Commission establishes the GW Region Green Government Commission” to foster cooperation among the five member localities in Planning District 16 (“the Region”) in developing facility management and purchasing practices that will enhance the Region’s environmental quality while resulting in long-term savings to the individual localities; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint a member to serve on this Commission; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Joe Brito December 31, 2008
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Green Government Commission.

Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Schwartz, to adopt proposed Resolution R08-55.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-55 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE
STAFFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Board, by adoption of Resolution R92-304, established the Stafford County Historical Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Stafford County Historical Commission is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Board to serve at its pleasure; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Anita Dodd Pleasure of Board
(Garrisonville District)

Theodore Jones Pleasure of Board
(George Washington District)

H. Stewart Jones Pleasure of Board
(Hartwood District)

Jane Henderson Conner Pleasure of Board
(Rock Hill District)

Cecelia S. Howell Pleasure of Board
(Falmouth District)

Stephen Gambaro Pleasure of Board
(Aquia District)

Mary Carey Kendall Pleasure of Board
(Griffis-Widewater District)

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint a Griffis-Widewater District representative;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that:

NAME EXPIRATION

Gene Smith Pleasure of Board
(Griffis-Widewater District)

be and she hereby is appointed to the Stafford County Historical Commission.

Mr. Sterling motioned to adopt proposed Resolution R08-56.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-56 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE
OLD FALMOUTH RENAISSANCE COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution R00-300 on July 11, 2000, which established the Old Falmouth Renaissance Commission; and

WHEREAS, the responsibility of the Commission is to focus on the needs of the geographic area between Interstate 95 and the Mayfield-Ferry Farm Bridge; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is tasked to address matters such as historic preservation, traffic flow, flooding and environmental degradation, deterioration and construction standards; and

WHEREAS, the membership of the Commission is comprised of one member of the Planning Commission, two members of the Historic Port of Falmouth Association, two citizen representatives, a member of the Historical Commission, a member of the Architectural Review Board, the Executive Director of the Fredericksburg-Stafford Park Authority, the Executive Director of Belmont, the President of George Washington’s Fredericksburg Foundation, a representative from the Virginia Department of Transportation, a representative from the United States Army Corps of Engineers, a representative of the National Park Service, and a representative from the Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, the initial meeting of the Old Falmouth Renaissance Commission was held on November 28, 2000, at which time it recommended that a representative of the City of Fredericksburg be appointed to the Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:

NAME TERM

John T. Simpson, Jr. Pleasure of the Board
(Citizen)

Leaton M. Williams, III Pleasure of the Board
(Citizen)

David Berreth Pleasure of the Board
(Executive Director of Belmont)

William Garner Pleasure of the Board
(President of George Washington’s
Fredericksburg Foundation)

Peter J. Fields Pleasure of the Board
(Board of Supervisors)

Irma Clifton Pleasure of the Board
(Historic Port of Falmouth Association)

Arch DiPeppe Pleasure of the Board
(Planning Commission)

Barbara Westebbe Pleasure of the Board
(Architectural Review Board)

John Hennessy Pleasure of the Board
(National Park Service)

Anita Dodd Pleasure of the Board
(Historical Commission)

WHEREAS, Peter J. Fields is no longer a member of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME TERM

Harry E. Crisp Pleasure of the Board
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Old Falmouth Renaissance Commission.

The Voting Board tally to appoint Cord Sterling to the Parks and Recreation Commission was:
Yea: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling
Nay: (4) Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Schwartz

The Voting Board tally to appoint Joe Brito to the Parks and Recreation Commission was:
Yea: (4) Brito, Crisp, Schwartz, Woodson
Nay: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling

Resolution R08-44 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1806 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, authorizes the Board to appoint members to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission; and

WHEREAS, membership consists of ten members, one member from each election district in the County, one member as a representative from the School Board, one member from the Board of Supervisors and one member from the Planning Commission; and

WHEREAS, at a meeting on February 21, 2006, the Board adopted the amended Parks and Recreation Bylaws to reflect that members’ terms shall run concurrently with respective Board of Supervisors’ terms; and

WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

John Druiett December 31, 2009
(Hartwood District)

Thomas Paton December 31, 2009
(Garrisonville District)

Robert Ray December 31, 2009
(Aquia District)

Jack R. Cavalier December 31, 2007
(Board of Supervisors)

John C. LeDoux December 31, 2009
(School Board Representative)

Randy Walther December 31, 2009
(Falmouth District)

Kenneth Mitchell December 31, 2009
(Planning Commission)

Eric Lindner December 31, 2007
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Harry Crisp December 31, 2007
(George Washington District)

Laurence R. Checca December 31, 2007
(Rock Hill District)

WHEREAS, Jack Cavalier is no longer a member of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of January, 2008, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Joe Brito December 31, 2009
(Board of Supervisors)

be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Mr. Sterling motioned to adopt proposed Resolution R08-57.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (0)

Resolution R08-57 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1806 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, authorizes the Board to appoint members to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission; and

WHEREAS, membership consists of ten members, one member from each election district in the County, one member as a representative from the School Board, one member from the Board of Supervisors and one member from the Planning Commission; and

WHEREAS, at a meeting on February 21, 2006, the Board adopted the amended Parks and Recreation Bylaws to reflect that members’ terms shall run concurrently with respective Board of Supervisors’ terms; and

WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

John Druiett December 31, 2009
(Hartwood District)

Thomas Paton December 31, 2009
(Garrisonville District)

Robert Ray December 31, 2009
(Aquia District)

Joe Brito December 31, 2009
(Board of Supervisors)

John C. LeDoux December 31, 2009
(School Board Representative)

Randy Walther December 31, 2009
(Falmouth District)

Kenneth Mitchell December 31, 2009
(Planning Commission)

Eric Lindner December 31, 2007
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Harry Crisp December 31, 2007
(George Washington District)

Laurence R. Checca Decem