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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
·
Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock
District
·
Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville
District
·
Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District
·
Supervisor Penelope A. Gross,
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Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter
Mill District
·
Supervisor Gerald W.
·
Supervisor Dana Kauffman,
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Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield
District
·
Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence
District
Others present during the meeting were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive;
David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the
County Executive; Regina Thorn Corbett, 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 (
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in
thoughts the men and women in uniform serving the country.
Supervisor Kauffman asked everyone to keep in
thoughts the family of Police Officer Randy Hargus who was recently struck
by an automobile while assisting a motorist.
2. ORDERS
OF THE DAY (
Chairman Connolly noted that several presentations
would not be heard due to the threat of inclement weather.
AGENDA ITEMS
3. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO CHESTERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(NOTE: This
presentation will be rescheduled to a later date.)
4. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO 2003-2004 FREEDOM HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOURTH
GRADE CLASS
(NOTE: This
presentation will be rescheduled to a later date.)
5. PROCLAMATION
TO DESIGNATE MARCH 2005 AS “WOMEN’S
HISTORY MONTH” IN
Supervisor McConnell moved approval of the proclamation
designating March 2005 as “Women’s History
Month” in
6. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE SPRINGFIELD-FRANCONIA HOST LIONS CLUB
(NOTE: This
presentation will be rescheduled to a later date.)
7. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. PAOLA AND MR. BOB PIZZANO (
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Paola and Mr. Bob Pizzano for their commitment to ensure that children and adults with disabilities who live in the County are given the opportunity to learn swimming safety skills. This motion, which was multiply seconded, carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hyland
also presented to Mr. and Mrs. Pizzano the National Association of Counties’
2004 Achievement Award and "Best
of Category" in Parks and Recreation.
8. RESOLUTION
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE REVEREND GREGORY LOEWER AND THE
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Resolution
of Recognition presented to the Reverend Gregory Loewer and the
9.
Chairman Connolly discussed the actions of the General Assembly at the session that concluded over the weekend.
Discussion ensued with input from Tom Biesiadney, Section Chief, Department of Transportation; Karen Harwood, Deputy County Attorney; Michael Mohler, Representative, Fairfax County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics; Sue Rowland, County Contract Lobbyist for Human Services; and Susan Mittereder, Legislative Liaison.
Supervisor Hyland
asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with
more specific information regarding bridge maintenance and if it would include
the replacement of
Chairman Connolly noted that in light of the adoption of the State budget, the Board’s Legislative Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, March 4, is cancelled.
Supervisor Gross
noted that the Board is still meeting with the Employees Advisory Council
on Friday, March 4, at
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Anthony H. Griffin,
Discussion ensued following the presentation.
Supervisor Bulova distributed a schedule with the following upcoming FY 2006 Budget dates:
Rooms 9 and 10 Topics: Budget Introduction, Presentation of Schools Budget Request, Capital Improvement Program, and Q and A |
March 18 |
Rooms 9 and 10 Topics: FY 2006 Third Quarter Review, Human Services Council Recommendations, Q and A |
March 28 |
Note: School Board Presentation on the Budget |
April 4, 5, and 6 (April 5 at |
Rooms 9 and 10 Pre-Markup Workshop |
April 15 |
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April 18 |
|
April 25 |
Supervisor Bulova, Chair, Board’s Budget Committee, recognized the presence of Jack Dale, School Superintendent, and Jane Strauss, Budget Chair and Dranesville District Representative, School Board, and expressed appreciation for their attendance at the presentation.
Following discussion, with input from Mr. Griffin, Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide a progress report on providing automatic external defibrillators at all County buildings and schools to include continuing maintenance, inspection, and training. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor McConnell noted that parts of the County are not served by buses. She asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to examine a phased approach to the purchase of 60 additional buses for the new West Ox bus facility.
Following input from Mr. Griffin and further discussion regarding shifting service from Metro buses to the Connector service, without objection, the request was so ordered.
Following further
discussion, with input from Mr. Griffin, Chairman Connolly relinquished the
Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct
staff to provide more information regarding the Economic Development Authority’s
proposal for an office in
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Following discussion, with input from Susan W. Datta, Director, Department of Management and Budget, Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to ensure that the position for Laurel Hill is on the add-on list of budget items. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Following further
discussion, with input from Mr. Griffin, Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous
consent that the Board direct staff to provide the following information regarding
the new
· A list of the equipment that will be purchased for the center.
· The estimated useful life of that equipment.
· When the County expects to be replacing equipment in that center because its technology may become outdated sooner.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
In regard to the additional staff proposed for the Police Department to address gang activity, Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to determine whether there are enough officers and to consider locating more officers permanently in areas with a known gang problem. Following input from Mr. Griffin, without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review the distribution of School Resource Officers in relation to gang activity. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Hyland mentioned that he met with employees from the Health Department whose status was converted from State employees to County employees in 1995. There are ongoing parity issues with their employment as County employees. He asked unanimous consent the Board direct staff to provide:
· Information regarding those issues raised by those “new” County employees and the impact of the adjustments they have requested.
· Background information as to why they were continued in the State retirement system.
· The budgetary impact and cost estimates of the proposed changes.
Following input from Mr. Griffin, Chairman Connolly noted that staff could simply compile informational memoranda that were previously distributed. Without objection, the request was so ordered.
Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to prepare a Consideration Item for an increase in pay for the magistrates. Following input from Mr. Griffin, without objection, it was so ordered.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, Supervisor Hyland presented a Board Matter on this issue. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#66.)
Discussion continued regarding the estimated revenue to be generated from the athletic (youth sports) and ambulance fees, respectively, and public safety salary increases, with input from Mr. Griffin and Ms. Datta.
Supervisor Kauffman announced that on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the Franconia Governmental Center, he will be hosting presentations on the County Executive’s and the School Board’s budgets. He asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize this event as well as similar events around the County. Without objection, it was so ordered.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board announced other meetings. See pages 7 and 8.)
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide:
· A breakout of funding to support senior citizens, much like what is provided for the funding associated with the schools.
· A Consideration Item to contract out the maintenance of new facilities rather than increase the employee base of the Facilities Management Division.
·
Cost estimates of a possible designated
With regard to the third bullet, Supervisor Kauffman noted his desire to meet with the Courts to discuss the implications of the increasing urbanization of the County and the ensuing budget pressure of continuing business as usual.
Without objection, the request was so ordered.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide cost estimates to allow the State maximums for income and assets in relation to tax relief for senior citizens. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Following discussion, with input from Mr. Griffin, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the following information on the allocation of funds for sidewalks:
· The current and proposed amounts to be available.
· Whether these funds are already designated.
· Locations for any current designations.
Following further discussion, Chairman Connolly amended his request to also direct staff to answer why the County’s costs are so high for sidewalks. Without objection, the request, as amended, was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Further discussion ensued regarding pedestrian issues, with input from Mr. Griffin.
With respect to Land Development Services, Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide an update regarding technology and the status of review or transmission of digital plans. Following input from Mr. Griffin, without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Hudgins announced she will be hosting two community budget meetings in the Hunter Mill District as follows:
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March 9 from
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March 23 from
Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to widely disseminate this information. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Following discussion,
Supervisor DuBois announced that she will host a budget meeting in the Dranesville
District on Saturday, March 19 at
Supervisor McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide information about Lidar (radar) guns for County police officers. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Bulova
announced that her office, along with the Braddock District Council of Community
Associations, will be hosting a budget briefing for residents of the Braddock
District on March 8 at
Supervisor Gross
announced that her budget town meeting will be held Tuesday, March 29 from
Supervisor Hyland announced that the Mount Vernon Citizens Association’s budget committee will have a presentation on March 1 and he will be a guest. On Wednesday, March 2, Mr. Griffin will appear before that committee.
Chairman Connolly
expressed appreciation to the
11.
(APPTS)
(BACs) A. HEATH ONTHANK
MEMORIAL AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of
Ms. Ernestine Heastie as the Providence District Representative to
the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee.
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine,
Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully
District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection
Committee.
ADVISORY
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter
Mill, Lee, and Sully District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services
Board.
AIRPORTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason
District Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee.
ALCOHOL
SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM LOCAL POLICY BOARD
Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Mr.
David Sousa to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Kathy Cutri as the At-Large
#5 Representative to the Alcohol Safety Action Program Local Policy Board. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which
carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.
ANIMAL
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter
Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
BOARD
OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS
Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of
Mr. Mark Drake as the Design Professional #3 Representative to the Board of
Building Code Appeals. Following discussion,
Supervisor Kauffman withdrew his motion.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of
Mr. Mervin Dizenfeld as the Alternate #1 Representative to the Board
of Building Code Appeals. Supervisor
Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois
being out of the room.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of
Mr. Paul Kraucunas as the Design Professional #1 Representative to
the Board of Building Code Appeals. Supervisor
Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Alternate
#2 and Design Professional #3 Representatives to the Board of Building Code
Appeals.
BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS
Supervisor McConnell moved the appointment 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.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of
Mr. Joseph Blackwell to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Julia Kriss
as the Freeholder #2 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate
Assessments. Supervisor Hyland seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Appraiser
#1, Appraiser #2, and Builder Representatives to the Board of Equalization
of Real Estate Assessments.
Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Mr.
Thorton Withers Field to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Jordan
as the Dranesville District Representative to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Ordinance Exception Review Committee. This
motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by unanimous vote.
CHILD
CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Ms.
Carol Vennergrund as the Sully District Representative to the Child Care
Advisory Council. Supervisor McConnell
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COMMISSION
FOR WOMEN
The Board deferred the appointment of the Dranesville
District Representative to the Commission for Women.
COMMISSION
ON AGING
Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Mr.
Joseph Heastie to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Lilyan Spero as the Providence
District Representative to the Commission on Aging. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous vote.
COMMISSION
ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville and Sully District Representatives and the Religious Community Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
COMMUNITY
ACTION ADVISORY BOARD
Supervisor
Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Pamela Abston as the Hunter
Mill District Representative to the Community Action Advisory Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor
Gross moved the reappointment of Mr. Tom Fox as the Mason District
Representative to the Community Action Advisory Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous vote.
The Board
deferred the appointment of the Dranesville District Representative to the
Community Action Advisory Board.
COMMUNITY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the Fairfax
County At-Large #1 Representative to the Community Criminal Justice Board.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Criminal
Justice Advisory Board:
·
Ms. Joanmarie Davoli
as the Office of the Public Defender Representative
Supervisor
Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Allan Jones to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael
Brennan as the Braddock District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized
Transportation (Trails) Committee. This motion, the second to which was inaudible,
carried by unanimous vote.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Fairfax
Community Long Term Care Coordinating Council:
·
Ms. Judy Seiff as a Business/Corporation Representative
Supervisor
Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Provider #4
Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.
The Board
deferred the appointments of the Dranesville, Lee,
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING
The Board
deferred the appointments of the Braddock, Lee, and Mason District Representatives
to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.
PARK AUTHORITY
Supervisor
Hudgins moved the appointment of Mr. William Bouie to fill the unexpired
term of Ms. Glenda Blake as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the
Park Authority. Supervisor Hyland seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
ROAD VIEWERS BOARD
The Board
deferred the appointments of the At-Large #1 and At-Large #4 Representatives
to the Road Viewers Board.
TENANT LANDLORD COMMISSION
The Board
deferred the appointments of the Citizen Member #2 and Landlord Member #3
Representatives to the Tenant Landlord Commission.
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor
Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Upper Occoquan
Sewage Authority:
·
Mr. John di Zerega
as the Fairfax County Principal #2 Representative
·
Mr. Jimmie Jenkins
as the
Supervisor
Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
AD
HOC COMMITTEES
VIRGINIA
2007 COMMUNITY CITIZEN PLANNING COMMITTEE
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor
Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the
·
Mr. Mayo Stuntz
as the History Commission #2 Representative
·
Reverend Kimberli Lile
as the Interfaith Community Representative
Supervisor
Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS
ATHLETIC COUNCIL
Supervisor DuBois
moved the appointment of Mr. Michael Champness to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Roger Smith as the Dranesville District Principal Representative
to the Athletic Council. Chairman Connolly
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
TREE COMMISSION
Supervisor Kauffman
moved the appointment of Ms. Roberta Cain to fill the unexpired term
of Ms. Kathleen Snyder as the Lee District Representative to the Tree Commission.
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
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12. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative
Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the
motion.
Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend the motion
to separately consider Admin 4 – Additional Time to Commence
Construction for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 90-L-045-2, Mobil
Oil Corporation (
Supervisor Hudgins called the Board’s attention
to Admin 7 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments
to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 3 (County Employees), Articles
2, 3, and 7, Regarding the Maximum Combined Compensation for a Rehired Retiree.
Discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin,
The question was called on the motion to approve
the administrative items, as amended, with the exception of Admin 4,
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 REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEASING FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF COUNTY-OWNED
PROPERTY TO HISPANOS UNIDOS
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board on March 21, 2005, at 4:30 p.m.
regarding the proposed leasing for the continued use of County-owned property
at 6400 Seven Corners Place, Unit 1B, Falls Church, Tax Map Number 51-3-34-0001B1
to Hispanos Unidos de Virginia for the purpose of providing a variety of human
and social services to the Hispanic community in the Falls Church areas of
the County.
ADMIN 2 – ADDITION OF A SEGMENT OF
(R) Adopted the Resolution requesting that a segment
of
ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX,
APPENDIX M, TO ESTABLISH THE WEST HAMPTON COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD)
(LEE DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board on
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ADMIN
4 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE
(Note: Later
in the meeting, the Board took action on this item. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#13.)
ADMIN
5 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (BRADDOCK AND