CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY

May 24, 2004

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The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m., with all Members being present, with the exception of Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey, and with Chairman Connolly presiding.

Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey were absent from the entire meeting.

Others present were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.

BOARD MATTERS

1.                     MOMENT OF SILENCE  (9:34 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Dranesville District Supervisor Joan DuBois, whose mother died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday.

Chairman Connolly announced that Supervisor DuBois would not be attending today's meeting because she will be attending the funeral services in Adams, Massachusetts.

Supervisor Kauffman asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Mr. Robert Heittman, who died recently.  Mr. Heittman lived in the Lee District.

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, action was taken regarding Supervisor DuBois' mother and the remembrance of Mr. Heittman.  See Clerk's Summary Items CL#43 and CL#47.)

AGENDA ITEMS

2.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. ASHLEY RITZ  (9:36 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova, and on behalf of Supervisor DuBois and himself, moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Ashley Ritz for her heroic and courageous deed.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

3.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 5, 2004, AS “GIRL POWER DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:41 a.m.)

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 5, 2004, as “Girl Power Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent. 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER

4.                     ABSENCE OF SULLY DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FREY  (9:47 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly announced that Sully District Supervisor Frey was absent from today's meeting because he is in Cambodia, under the auspices of the International Republican Institute, speaking about how local government services are rendered.  Chairman Connolly noted that he made the same trip approximately four years ago.

AGENDA ITEMS

5.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. ALTA NEWMAN  (9:48 a.m.)

                        Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Alta Newman for her years of service to the Commission for Women.  Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly. 

6.                     PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE JUNE 3–6, 2004, AS "SPRINGFIELD DAYS " IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:54 a.m.)

                        On behalf of Supervisor McConnell and himself, Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 3–6, 2004, as “Springfield Days” in Fairfax County.   Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent. 

7.                     PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE MAY 22, 2004 AS "JAMES LEE COMMUNITY DAY" IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:59 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Smyth moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 22, 2004, as “James Lee Community Day” in Fairfax County.   Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent. 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER

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8.                     FINAL FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005 BUDGET ACTIONS  (10:10 a.m.)

(R)                   Supervisor Bulova, Chair, Board’s Budget Committee, stated that on April 26, 2004, the Board took the unprecedented action of provisionally adopting the real property tax rate because the General Assembly had not yet approved a budget.  As a result of the General Assembly's recent passage of a two-year budget for the Commonwealth, the Board will take final action to adopt the FY 2005 real property tax rate.  Action today completes the budget process for FY 2005.

Real Property Tax Rate

Supervisor Bulova said that having provided public notice and a public hearing in accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-3321 (B), and because it is necessary to set the real property tax rate higher than the lowered tax rate specified in Virginia Code Section 58.1-3321, she moved that the Board set the real property tax rate at $1.13 per $100 of assessed value. 

As a result of this action, the real property tax rate will be greater than the rate specified by Virginia Code Section 58.1-3321 (A), but the real property tax rate for calendar year 2004 will be reduced by $0.03 from the present rate of $1.16 per $100 of assessed value.

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

FY 2005 Tax Rate Resolution

Supervisor Bulova said that having established the real property tax rate at $1.13 per $100 of assessed value in accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-3321, she moved that the Board:

·      Adopt the FY 2005 Tax Rate Resolution Adopting Tax Rates for the County as distributed to the Board.

·      Direct the County Executive to prepare a budget for FY 2006 which will allow the Board to reduce the real estate tax rate further, if, as the Board emphasized in the budget guidelines, real estate tax assessments and other revenues increase significantly.  In enabling this reduction, the Board will consider all sources of increasing revenue, including State dollars, and will review for reduction the entire County budget.

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

Discussion ensued regarding education funding, additional real estate tax relief, middle school sports, budget guidelines, and the selection of a School Board Superintendent.

Supervisor Bulova clarified that inherent in the motion is an adjustment to the Budget Guidelines.

The question was called on the motion, as clarified, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

Reston Incubator Project

Supervisor Bulova noted that during the FY 2005 Budget deliberations, the Board had agreed to consider funding the Reston Incubator Project during the FY 2004 Carryover Review, which would be advertised in August.  In the meantime, with the State’s adoption of the budget and some additional revenues available, Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board direct the County Executive to provide $25,000 for the Reston Incubator Project beginning July 1, 2004 (FY 2005), with appropriate funding adjustments to be included in the FY 2004 Carryover Review.  Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion.

A brief discussion ensued regarding tourism funding, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive.

The question was called on the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

AGENDA ITEMS

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9.                     10 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS, AND ADVISORY GROUPS  (10:25 a.m.)

(APPTS)

(BACs)            Chairman Connolly noted that since Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey were absent from the meeting, only necessary appointments will be made and that additional appointments will be scheduled for the June 7, 2004, meeting.

                        AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Ms. Beverly Caruso to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Frederick Rodgers as the Braddock District Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

COMMISSION ON AGING

Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Mr. George Myers as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Commission on Aging.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION

Supervisor Hyland moved the reinstatement of Ms. Barbara Helm as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.  This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

LAUREL HILL ADAPTIVE REUSE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Mr. Paul Gagnon as the Lee District Representative to the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse Plan Advisory Committee.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

COMMISSION ON AGING

Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Robert Gehring as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Commission on Aging.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TASK FORCE

Supervisor Gross indicated that when the Board approved the Solid Waste Management Plan on May 10, 2004, it also approved setting up a task force to deal with the residential collections portion of the Plan.  Supervisor Gross referred to a proposed charter distributed to the Board which included names and their representation on the task force.  The task force will have no more than 15 members appointed by the Board, including representatives from:

·        Environmental Quality Advisory Committee (EQAC)

·        Chamber of Commerce

·        Small Business Commission

·        Consumer Protection Commission

·        Subscription Customer

·        Contract Customer (i.e. Homeowners' Association)

·        Sanitary District Customer

·        Recycling Market

·        Small Solid Waste Collection Company (less than 10 rear-loading packers)

·        Medium Solid Waste Collection Company (10 to 50 rear-loading packers)

·        Large Solid Waste Collection Company (over 50 rear-loading packers)

·        Solid Waste Management Program Staff Representative

·        Up to three Community Members Countywide

This task force will be established for a period of one year and would review issues that were outlined at the May 10, 2004, Board meeting.  The task force will be directed to deliver a report to the Board by May 10, 2005.  There will be no compensation for the members of this task force.  The members will serve for a one year term.

Supervisor Gross moved the following appointments to the Solid Waste Management Program Task Force:

·        Ms. Sheila Roit as the EQAC Representative

·        Mr. William Lecos as the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Representative

·        Ms. Joyce Bissonette as the Small Business Commission Representative

·        Ms. Marilyn Blois as the Consumer Protection Commission Representative

·        Ms. Robin Smyers as the Subscription Customer Representative

·        Ms. Queenie Cox as the Sanitary District Customer Representative

·        Mr. James Langemeier of Capitol Fiber, Incorporated as the Recycling Market Representative

·        Mr. John Hasle of  Reston Trash Service, Incorporated as the Small Solid Waste Collection Company Representative

·        Mr. Conrad Mehan of Potomac Disposal Services of Virginia as the Medium Solid Waste Collection Company Representative

·        Mr. Peter Crane of AAA Recycling and Trash as the Large Solid Waste Collection Company Representative

·        Ms. Joyce Doughty as the Solid Waste Management Program Staff Representative

·        Mr. Clark Tyler as the Community #1 Representative

·        Ms. Joan Carr as the Community #2 Representative

Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor Kauffman jointly seconded the motion which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board made additional appointments to this task force.)

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10.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  (10:32 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items with the exception of Admin 1 – Extension of Review Period for a 2232 Public Facility Review Application (Braddock District), which was withdrawn by staff.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

                        Chairman Connolly called the Board's attention to Admin 8 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Fall Referendums Authorizing County General Obligation Bonds and discussion ensued with input from Michael Kane, Director, Park Authority, and Leonard P. Wales, County Debt Manager, Department of Management and Budget, regarding Mr. Kane's referendum memorandum to Mr. Wales dated May 13, 2004, indicating the  breakdown of the $50 million to be 80 percent for renovation and new development and 20 percent for land acquisition.

                        Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review the public facilities on the proposed Fall 2004 Bond Referendum Project list for possible multiple use and whether tied to joint development revitalization.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

                        The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE," Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

ADMIN 1 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIOD FOR A 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATION (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)

(NOTE:  This item was withdrawn by staff.)

ADMIN 2 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 05001 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES (DFS) TO ACCEPT FEDERAL/STATE PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES PROGRAM FUNDS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FAMILY PRESERVATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM)

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 05001 for DFS to accept Fiscal Year 2005 Federal/State Promoting Safe and Stable Families funding in the amount of $471,675.  Grant funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services totals $424,507, and the remaining $47,168 is the required local cash match.

ADMIN 3 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 04082 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES (DFS) TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (VDSS) TO CONTINUE THE FRAUD FREE PROGRAM

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 04082 for DFS to accept grant funding in the amount of $195,140 from VDSS to continue the fraud reduction and elimination efforts through the Fraud FREE Program.  No local cash match is required.

                        ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 82 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SECTION 82-1-6, ADOPTION OF STATE LAW

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 21, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 82 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Section 82-1-6, Adoption of State Law, adopting actions of the 2004 General Assembly.

ADMIN 5 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 112 (ZONING ORDINANCE), REGARDING SULLY HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT (SULLY DISTRICT)

(R) (A)             Adopted the Resolution authorizing the advertisement of public hearings to be held before the Planning Commission on June 24, 2004, and before the Board on July 26, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 112 (Zoning Ordinance), revising the Sully Historic Overlay District to:

·        Permit single family attached and multiple family dwelling units.

·        Clarify that in residential developments, commercial uses are limited to those uses permitted by right, special permit, special exception, or as either an accessory service use or home occupation use.

·        Clarify that all uses permitted by right, special permit, or special exception in the I-4 District are permitted.

·        Permit an increase in maximum allowable building height from 35 to 60 feet with a limit on actual building heights pursuant to special exception approval by the Board.

ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE PRIVATE DEVELOPER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE ESTATES AT FAIRFAX (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 21, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider the acquisition of certain land rights necessary for the construction of Estates at Fairfax.

ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ABANDON A PORTION OF WALL ROAD (ROUTE 645) (SULLY DISTRICT)

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on July 12, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider the abandonment of a portion of Wall Road.

ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON FALL REFERENDUMS AUTHORIZING COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

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(BONDS)        (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, there was discussion of this item.)

                        Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 21, 2004, at 4:30 p.m. to consider County Bond authorizations on proposed bond referendums for County General Obligation Bond authorizations to be held at the general election on November 2, 2004.

                        (NOTE:  Later in the meeting, there was a brief comment made regarding this item.)

ADMIN 9 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION AMENDMENT APPLICATION SEA 95‑Y‑024, STARWOOD CERUZZI II, LLC (SULLY DISTRICT)

(AT)                 Approved the request for 24 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 95-Y-024, Starwood Ceruzzi II, LLC, to July 7, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

11.                   A-1 – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BARBARA VARON VOLUNTEER AWARD  (10:41 a.m.)

Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the establishment of an annual volunteer recognition award to honor the memory of Ms. Barbara Varon.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion by adding the phase "and exemplary citizenship." following "Exhibits patriotism," as referenced in the bullet on page 29 of the Board Agenda Item.  This was accepted.

The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

12.                   A-2 – AUTHORIZATION OF AVONDALE GLEN REGIONAL POND D‑46 PRO RATA SHARE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)  (10:43 a.m.)

                        On motion of Supervisor Smyth, seconded by Supervisor Gross, and carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized the execution of an agreement to reimburse Centex Homes, from pro rata share collections (Fund 316), for the engineering, design, and construction of the Avondale Glen Regional Stormwater Management Pond within the Avondale Glen Phase II development.

13.                   A-3 – APPROVAL OF FINANCING PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER (HUNTER MILL DISTRICT)  (10:43 a.m.)

                        On motion of Supervisor Hudgins, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved the financing plan for the construction of the Southgate Neighborhood Community Center.

14.                   A-4 – APPROVAL OF SHENANDOAH AND POTOMAC TRIBUTARY STRATEGY COMMENTS  (10:44 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Gross moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and endorse the draft comments previously submitted and attached to the cover letter as the official County comments to be forwarded to the Department of Conservation and Recreation with an amendment to replace the second paragraph on handwritten page 1, Attachment 1, of the Board Agenda Item, which endorses County Executive Anthony H. Griffin's letter to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with

·        "As mentioned in Mr. Griffin's letter, the Board is concerned about the uncertainties of the magnitude and reasonableness of loadings to be allocated to Fairfax County and are disappointed that the Draft Tributary Strategies do not provide clearer guidance for all localities, not just for Fairfax County.  Inasmuch as most of the County's efforts to implement needed measures will have to come from redevelopment and retrofitting efforts that are more expensive to implement, the Board is also very concerned about the apparent lack of state or federal funding for this effort.  While the Board supports the goals contained in the Chesapeake 2000 agreements, the time frame for meeting those goals has been compressed drastically, and implementation of the Tributary Strategies must not be unduly reliant on local government resources."

                        Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

15.                   A-5 – APPROVAL OF THE 2004 WEST NILE VIRUS PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION PLAN  (10:46 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and direct staff to take the actions outlined in the Board Agenda Item dated May 24, 2004, concerning the County's 2004 West Nile Virus Management Program. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

                        Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that, if the West Nile Virus outbreak does not prove to be as significant as expected, the Board direct staff to pull back on some of the expenditures as needed.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

16.                   C-1 – APPROVAL OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER (RCC) BOARD OF GOVERNORS  (10:47 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, requesting approval of proposed revisions to the MOU between the Board and the RCC Board of Governors.

                        Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the MOU between the Board and the RCC Board of Governors.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

                        Supervisor Hudgins asked to amend the motion to change the last bullet on page 40 of the Board Agenda Item regarding the first sentence ending "…new mail-out process." and added the terminology "...RCC should retain its current process for its preference polling."  This was accepted.

                        Discussion ensued with input from Dennis Kerns, Director, RCC, regarding the voter eligibility process and ballot voting.

                        The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

17.                   C-2 – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ (NACO) ANNUAL CONFERENCE  (10:55 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, regarding designation of a voting and alternate delegate to represent the County at the NACo Annual Conference.

                        Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board designate the following delegates for NACo:

·        Supervisor Hyland as the voting delegate.

·        Supervisor Gross as the alternate voting delegate.

                        Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Frey being absent.

18.                   I-1 – CONTRACT AWARD – CONSULTING SERVICES: TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTING AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE  (10:56 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to Cambridge Systematics in the amount of $350,000 for consulting services for travel demand forecasting and transportation plan update.

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed. 

                        (NOTE:  Later in the meeting, there was a brief comment made regarding this item.)

19.                   I-2 – CONTRACT AWARD – CLIFTON ROAD (SPRINGFIELD AND SULLY DISTRICTS)  (10:56 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to:

·        Award a contract to Tessa Construction and Tech Company, LLC in the amount of $2,224,490 for the construction of Clifton Road Improvement, Project 008802, in Fund 301, Contributed Roadway Improvement Fund.

·        Reallocate funds in the amount of $350,000 to Project 007700, Fairfax Center Reserve.

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

20.                   I-3 – CONTRACT AWARD – CRITICAL MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS AT R.E. LEE RECenter (LEE DISTRICT)  (10:56 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to Creative Finishes, Incorporated, in the amount of $348,000 for the construction of critical maintenance improvements at R.E. Lee RECenter.

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

21.                   I-4 – CONTRACT AWARD – GRIST MILL PARK ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATIONS (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)  (10:56 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2003, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to EMSI Engineering Incorporated, in the amount of $721,066 for the construction of Grist Mill Park Athletic Field Renovations.

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

22.                   I-5 – CONTRACT AWARD – WATERSHED COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND FUNDING OPTIONS  (10:57 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to AMEC Earth and Environmental, Incorporated, in the amount of $321,000 for consulting engineering services for the Watershed Community Needs Assessment and Funding analysis project.

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

23.                   I-6 – PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON APPLICATION 2232‑S04‑4, FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)  (10:57 a.m.)

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated May 24, 2004, announcing the Planning Commission's approval of Public Facilities Review Application 2232-S04-4, Fairfax County Park Authority.

                        A brief discussion ensued.

24.                   I-1 – CONTRACT AWARD – CONSULTING SERVICES: TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTING AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE  (10:57 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Smyth made a brief comment regarding this item.

25.                   ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON FALL REFERENDUMS AUTHORIZING COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS  (10:57 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Kauffman made a brief comment regarding this item.

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTERS

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26.                   DIRECT CARE WORKERS’ WEEK  (10:58 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly noted that direct care workers collaborate closely with other health care providers to provide quality care to all citizens.  He relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board:

·      Proclaim June 10-17, 2004, as “Direct Care Workers’ Week” in Fairfax County.

·      Direct staff to invite the appropriate representatives from the profession to be presented with the proclamation at the June 7, 2004, Board meeting.

Without objection, it was so ordered.

27.                   FEDERAL FUNDING TO FIGHT GANG VIOLENCE  (10:59 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly reminded the Board that US Representative Frank Wolf (R‑10) was at the Government Center last week to announce $500,000 in new federal funding to address gang violence in Northern Virginia.  The money will be divided between the Tenth District Gang Task Force and the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force.  The Tenth District Gang Task Force is composed of law enforcement officials from various jurisdictions, including the County. 

Chairman Connolly said that he met with Congressman Wolf and stressed how important collaboration is on this issue.  Chairman Connolly expressed appreciation to Congressman Wolf for his valuable role in helping localities to address this serious problem.