REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
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At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, held in the Board Auditorium of the
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Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, presiding
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Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock District
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Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District
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Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District
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Supervisor Penelope A. Gross,
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Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District
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Supervisor Gerald W.
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Supervisor Dana Kauffman,
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Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District
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Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District
Others present during the meeting were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Karen A. Harwood, Deputy County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Regina Thorn Corbett, Administrative Assistant, Office of the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD MATTER
1. MOMENT OF SILENCE (
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the men and women in uniform serving the country overseas and the people of
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts Ms. Janet Ball a volunteer in his office who is recovering from a recent illness.
Supervisor McConnell asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of John D. Ringle who died
AGENDA ITEMS
2. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the Police Department and the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for their efforts in regard to sobriety checkpoints as part of the Driving While Intoxicated enforcement program. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
3. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED AS ELECTION OFFICERS AND PAGES, AS WELL AS GIRL AND BOY SCOUTS (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to local high school students who volunteered as election officers and pages, as well as Girl and Boy Scouts who assisted at the County polls during the recent election. Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
4. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE
Supervisor McConnell moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the members of the West Springfield Little League Team of 11‑12‑year olds for winning the
5. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. DENNIS HILL (
Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Mr. Dennis Hill for his years of service to the County upon his retirement from the Health Department. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. SANDRA LOWE (
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
Presence of Robert B. Dix, former Hunter Mill District Supervisor
Chairman Connolly recognized the presence of Robert B. Dix, former Hunter Mill District Supervisor, and warmly welcomed him to the Board Auditorium.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Sandra Lowe for her years of service to the County. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
7. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. CINDY FORTUNO AND MS. LEILA GORDON (
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Cindy Fortuno of the
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Leila Gordon of the
8. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO KEVIN GREENLIEF, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF TAX ADMINISTRATION (DTA) AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SMILES CAMPAIGN (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to Kevin Greenlief, Director, DTA, and representatives of the SMILES campaign for their work to ensure quality service to County residents. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to employees of the Fairfax CONNECTOR who have been with the service since its inception 20 years ago. Supervisor Kauffman and Supervisor Hudgins jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, there was additional discussion regarding the Fairfax CONNECTOR. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#29.)
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Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the 2006 Legislative Program for the Virginia General Assembly as contained in the Board Agenda Item dated
Chairman Connolly noted that there had been a series of meetings, beginning in September, to prepare this program. In addition, he stated that the Board had instituted one-on-one sessions with members of the General Assembly through the annual legislative reception, the third of which is planned for February 2006. Further, Chairman Connolly invited Members of the Board to testify at the annual legislative hearing which is held in the
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion with the following language:
· Add to the draft program under the title “Taxation Car Tax Relief:” that the Board support increased State funding to reimburse localities Statewide from a full 70 percent State subsidy pledged by the General Assembly.
This was accepted.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Supervisor Kauffman asked to further amend the motion with an item contained in his written Board Matters concerning overcrowding as follows:
· Revise the penalties for overcrowding type violations of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code to become classified as a Class One Misdemeanor which carries with it a penalty upon conviction of a fine of $2500 and up to one year in jail, with each day being a separate offense.
This was accepted.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, Supervisor Kauffman presented the referenced Board Matter. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#54.)
Discussion ensued with input from Karen J. Harwood, Deputy County Attorney.
Supervisor Smyth asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to identify items in the Legislative Program that are also positions supported by VaCo and/or VML. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Frey noted that a matter had been brought to his attention by a police officer at the Sully District Station concerning the fact that no State law or County ordinance existed that regulates or prohibits children from riding on the back of a motorcycle. Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to draft language for consideration by the Legislative Committee. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it CARRIED by a recorded vote of nine, Supervisor Frey voting “NAY.”
Supervisor Frey stated for the record that he voted against the package because of the inclusion of gun legislation and the provisions of the Human Rights Ordinance which the General Assembly had made clear it would not be adopting. Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor McConnell stated that they voted for the package, but they also had objections to those two provisions.
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
11. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST (
Chairman Connolly invited Board Members to attend the Legislative Breakfast on
AGENDA ITEMS
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Stella M. Koch, Chairperson, EQAC, presented its annual report, and a brief discussion ensued concerning environmental consciousness.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the report be received by the Board and that staff be directed to distribute the report and report with appropriate follow-up action. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, an announcement was made regarding EQAC’s annual public meeting. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#47.)
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AGENDA ITEMS
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(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board made appointments. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#15.)
14. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to Admin 7 – Supplemental Appropriation Resolution AS 06046 for the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and discussion ensued with input from Catherine Riley-Hall, Grants Administrator, OEM; Robert Mizer, Department of Fire and Rescue, Community Emergency Response Teams “CERT” Coordinator, and Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, concerning the Citizen Corps program.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice‑Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with the findings from the study of the Citizen Corps program no later than the second Board meeting in January 2006. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Following further decision regarding Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to inform the Board when the MOUs are executed and in place. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Additional discussion ensued regarding an itemization of volunteers. Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the itemized list referred to in the Board agenda item. Without objection, it was so ordered. (Note: Later in the meeting, staff distributed this itemization.)
Chairman Connolly acknowledged the presence of Ms. Merrily Pierce in the audience. She has overseen the Citizen Corps effort for the County and he thanked her for her efforts.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
The question was called on the motion to approve the administrative items and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE.”
ADMIN 1 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO PROHIBIT THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON FORT DRIVE, EDGEHILL DRIVE, MONTICELLO ROAD, FARNSWORTH DRIVE, FAIRHAVEN AVENUE, ALBEMARLE DRIVE, AND WILLIAMSBURG ROAD AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (LEE DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
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Fort Drive between
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ADMIN 2 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 01-M-010, MUHAMMAD ALHUSSEIN (SKYLINE AMOCO) (
(AT) Approved 12 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 01-M-010, Muhammad Alhussein (Skyline Amoco), to
ADMIN 3 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 91-V-039,
(AT) Approved six months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 91-V-039, Fairfax Industrial Park Associates, to
ADMIN 4 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 01-M-044, BILLIE BRYAN MACKEY, TRUSTEE FOR THE MARIE F. BRYAN TRUST (MASON DISTRICT)
(AT) Approved six months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 01-M-044, Billie Bryan Mackey, Trustee for the Marie F. Bryan Trust, to
ADMIN 5 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 00-Y-004, TRUSTEES OF THE MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, LLC (SULLY DISTRICT)
(AT) Approved 24 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 00-Y-004, Trustees of the
ADMIN 6 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 REVIEW APPLICATIONS (DRANESVILLE AND PROVIDENCE DISTRICTS)
Approved an extension of review period for the following Public Facility (2232) Review Applications:
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2232-D05-17 to
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FS-P05-33 to
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FS-P05-26 to
ADMIN 7 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 06046 FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM) TO ACCEPT A DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE SUB-GRANT AWARD FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC), EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE
(SAR) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, additional action was taken regarding this item. See page #7.)
Approved SAR AS 06046 for OEM to accept funding from the DC Executive Office of the Mayor, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, in the amount of $335,504, to increase the number and capacity of volunteers affiliated with Citizen Corps programs and to plan for and manage spontaneous emergency response and recovery volunteers. No local cash match is required.
ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE
(As) (R) Adopted the Resolution authorizing the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on January 26, 2006, at 8:15 p.m. and before the Board on March 13, 2006, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 112 (Zoning Ordinance), regarding special exception and special permit photographic submission requirements.
ADMIN 9 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 112 (ZONING ORDINANCE), REGARDING AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM – CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS; COVENANT, PRICE, AND FINANCING CONTROL; AND MAXIMUM DENSITY IN A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
(As) (R) Adopted the Resolution authorizing the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on
ADMIN 10 – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO
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(BONDS) Adopted the Resolution requesting that the Economic Development Authority issue up to $2,750,000 in revenue bonds to assist the Lorton Arts Foundation, Incorporated.
ADMIN 11 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 06045 FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OPA) TO ACCEPT A DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) SUB-GRANT AWARD FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC) OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE
(SAR) Approved
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(BACs) A. HEATH ONTHANK MEMORIAL AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee.
ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Supervisor Frey moved the appointment of Mr. Sosthenes Klu to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Pamela Cave as the Sully District Representative to the Advisory Social Services Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Lee District Representative to the Advisory Social Services Board.
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Peter Juanpere as the Related Professional Group #5 Representative to the Architectural Review Board. Supervisor Hudgins and Supervisory Hyland jointly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
ATHLETIC COUNCIL
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. J. Marcelo Gangotena as the At-Large (Diverse Population) Representative to the Athletic Council. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill District Alternate and Mason District Alternate Representatives to the Athletic Council.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. John Yeatman as the Appraiser #1 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Mr. Ryan Davis as the Appraiser #3 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Noelle Maynard as the Freeholder #3 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Gloria Crawford as the Attorney #3 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the term limit of Ms. Crawford’s reappointment, with input from Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. Joseph Blackwell as the Freeholder #2 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Ms. Patricia Cornwell as the Sully District Representative to the Child Care Advisory Council. Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Ms. Audrey Morton as an At-Large #1 Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Commission for Women.
COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Rabbi Rosalind Gold to fill the unexpired term of the Reverend Jane St. John as the Religious Community Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Community Action Advisory Board:
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Ms. Amy Owen as the
· Ms. Shari Zamarra as the Faith Communities in Action Representative
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Mr. Virgil Bodeen as the Community Ministry Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville and Lee District Representatives to the Community Action Advisory Board.
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Fairfax Community Long Term Care Coordinating Council:
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Mr. Ellwood Whitt, Jr. as the
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors.
Supervisor Hyland provided notice of his intent to nominate Ms. Mattie Palmore as the Mount Vernon District Representative for appointment to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board at the next Board meeting scheduled for
HISTORY COMMISSION
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Mr. David Olin as the At-Large #4 Representative to the History Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Michael Irwin as the Citizen #8 Representative to the History Commission. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. Donald Hakenson as the Citizen #9 Representative to the History Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Connolly and Supervisor Frey jointly moved the reappointment of Ms. Esther McCullough as the Citizen #10 Representative to the History Commission. Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Mr. Gary Simanson as the Historian #3 Representative to the History Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Supervisor Frey moved the appointment of Mr. Ken Schwartz to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Preston Royster as the At-Large #1 Representative to the Human Rights Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Jon Strother as the At-Large #2 Representative to the Human Rights Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Mr. Edward Blum as the Providence District Representative to the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Springfield District Representative to the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Providence District Representative to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING
Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Mr. John Byers as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Planning Commission. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
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