CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

April 4, 2005

 

 

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At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, held in the Board Auditorium of the Government Center at Fairfax, Virginia, on Monday, April 4, 2005, at 9:07 a.m., there were present:

 

·        Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, presiding

 

·        Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock District

 

·        Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District

 

·        Supervisor Penelope A. Gross, Mason District

 

·        Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District

 

·        Supervisor Gerald W. Hyland, Mount Vernon District

 

·        Supervisor Dana Kauffman, Lee District

 

·        Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District

 

Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District, arrived at 9:15 a.m.

 

Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District, arrived at 9:20 a.m.

 

Others present during the meeting were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Angela Schauweker, 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 MATTER

1.                     MOMENT OF SILENCE  (9:07 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the recent death of Pope John Paul II.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

2.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM  (9:09 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team for its assistance to victims of the tsunami.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.

 

3.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE 2004 FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE TEAM  (9:15 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the 2004 Firefighter Combat Challenge Team for its accomplishment.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

4.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. ROBERT MANKIN  (9:22 a.m.)

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Robert Mankin for his personal act of courage for making several attempts to rescue the victim of a fatal fire.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

5.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 25–29, 2005, AS “SMALL BUSINESS WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:27 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 25–29, 2005, as “Small Business Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 

 

6.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 4–10, 2005, AS “PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:32 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 4–10, 2005, as “Public Health Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

Additionally, Chairman Connolly moved approval of Certificates of Recognition presented to:

 

·        The Medical Society of Northern Virginia for partnering with the County to ensure that the influenza vaccine was effectively and efficiently distributed to County residents in the highest risk categories.

 

·        FASTRAN for partnering with the County to build a healthy community by ensuring access to the Adult Day Health Care Centers for County residents.

 

Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

7.                     RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING VOLUNTEER FAIRFAX  (9:32 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Resolution to congratulate Volunteer Fairfax for 30 years of service to the community.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

8.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 21, 2005, AS “VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:40 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 21, 2005, as “Volunteer Recognition Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 

 

9.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 20, 2005, AS “ASK ME ABOUT LEADERSHIP FAIRFAX, INCORPORATED (LFI) DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:50 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 20, 2005, as “Ask Me About LFI Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 

 

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize the upcoming LFI events geared to recruiting candidates for next year’s class.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

10.                   PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2005, AS “FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:57 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2005, as “Fair Housing Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 

 

11.                   CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE PROVIDENCE PLAYERS  (10:08 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Smyth moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Providence Players for its 2004–2005 season and for providing affordable and quality theater to the County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Hudgins, and Supervisor Hyland being out of the room.

 

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12.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  (10:14 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend the motion to separately consider Admin 7 – Approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Work Program for 2005, and this was accepted.

 

In regard to Admin 7, Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with information regarding a sense of timing on the 29 items on the Proposed 2005 Priority One Zoning Ordinance Amendment Work Program, listed on Attachment One of the Board Agenda Item dated April 4, 2005, with particular interest on the housing related issues.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        The question was called on the motion, as amended, with the exception of Admin 7, 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 – RESOLUTION TO INSTALL A “WATCH FOR CHILDREN” SIGN ON MISSIONARY LANE (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

 

(R)                   Adopted the Resolution endorsing the installation of a “Watch for Children” sign on Missionary Lane as part of the Department of Transportation’s Residential Traffic Administration Program.

 

ADMIN 2 – INSTALLATION OF MULTI-WAY STOPS AT WATERWAY DRIVE AND STONEYBRAE DRIVE, CROSSWOODS DRIVE AND STONEYBRAE DRIVE, BEACHWAY DRIVE, AND BLAIR ROAD (MASON DISTRICT)

 

·        Endorsed the installation of multi-way stops as part of the Department of Transportation’s Residential Traffic Administration Program at the following locations in the Mason District:

 

·         Waterway Drive and Stoneybrae Drive

 

·         Crosswoods Drive and Stoneybrae Drive

 

·         Beachway Drive and Blair Road (west intersection)

 

·        Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to install the necessary signs at the earliest possible date.

 

ADMIN 3 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS (LEE AND MASON DISTRICTS)

 

Approved an extension of review period for the following Public Facility (2322) Review Applications:

 

·        FS-M05-1 to June 9, 2005

 

·        FSA-L04-21-1 to June 13, 2005

 

·        2232-L04-17 to October 17, 2005

 

ADMIN 4 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE, HUNTER MILL, LEE, MOUNT VERNON, PROVIDENCE, AND SULLY DISTRICTS)

 

(R)                   Approved the request that the streets listed below be accepted into the State Secondary System:

 

Subdivision	District	Street
Laing Homes at Herndon Chase   Oak Crest Estates         Autumn Chase Hunt Section 5                   Riverview at Mount Vernon     Cyrandall Valley Property         Dartmoor Woods Section 1         Walney Woods	Dranesville     Hunter Mill         Lee                     Mount Vernon     Providence         Sully           Sully	Coomber Court        Route 10622   Reston Avenue        Route 7917        Additional ROW Only Tori Glen Court        Route 10016 Beulah Street        Route 613        Additional ROW Only Burnett Street        Route 1036        Additional ROW Only Parsley Drive        Route 10014 Schurtz Street        Route 10652   Tower House Place        Route 2192   Cyrandall Valley Road        Route 4948 I-66        Additional ROW Only   Falkirk Drive        Route 10608 West Ox Road        Route 608        Additional ROW Only   Autumn Glory Way   Black Spruce Way   Cutleaf Court

 

ADMIN 5 – DESIGNATION OF PLANS EXAMINER STATUS UNDER THE EXPEDITED LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROGRAM

 

·        Designated the following individuals, identified with their registration numbers, as Plans Examiners:

 

·         Laura Miller                  (259)

 

·         Jill C. Vinson                (260)

 

·         Selam Hailegiorgis        (261)

 

·         Mark A. Tajnai (262)

 

·        Reinstated the following individual, identified with his registration number, as a Plans Examiner:

 

·         Harry C. Higman            (92)

 

ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CREATION/ENLARGEMENT OF SMALL AND LOCAL SANITARY DISTRICTS FOR REFUSE/RECYCLING, AND/OR LEAF COLLECTION SERVICE (DRANESVILLE, LEE, MASON, AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on April 25, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider the following changes to small and local sanitary districts for refuse/recycling, and/or leaf collection service in accordance with the Board’s adopted criteria for the Creation/Enlargement/Withdrawal of Small or Local Sanitary Districts:

 

Sanitary  District	Action	Service	Recommendation
Local District A6 Within Small District 1 Within Dranesville District (Kirby Road Area)	Enlarge 13 Units	Refuse and Recycling	Approve
Local District B Within Small District 1 Within Dranesville District (Marbo Court)	Enlarge 8 Units	Refuse and Recycling	Approve
Local District B Within Small District 1 within Lee District (5925 Shadow Walk)	Enlarge 1 Unit	Leaf	Approve
Small District 2 within Mason District (Galanis Drive)	Enlarge 2 Units	Refuse,  Recycling, And Leaf	Approve
Local District E Within Small District 1 within Mount Vernon District (River Bend Est.)	Create 56 Units	Leaf	Approve

 

ADMIN 7 – APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WORK PROGRAM FOR 2005

 

(NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, action was taken regarding this item.  See page 4.)

 

(NOTE: Later in the meeting, additional action was taken regarding this item.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#13.)

 

13.                   ADMIN 7 – APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WORK PROGRAM FOR 2005  (10:17 p.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board endorse the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Work Program for 2005 as recommended by the Development Process Committee, as set forth in Attachments 1 and 2 of the Board Agenda Item dated April 4, 2005, with the following modification:

 

·        With reference to handwritten page 13, of the Proposed 2005 Priority Two Zoning Ordinance Amendment Work Program, Definitions and Interpretations, listed on Attachment Two, that Item 28 be moved to the Priority One list.

 

Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion.

 

                        Discussion ensued with input from William E. Shoup, Zoning Administrator, Department of Planning and Zoning, regarding the original request of a report on the sense of timing of Work Program items. 

 

                        The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

14.                   A-1 – BOARD APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S APPLICATIONS FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF THREE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (VDOT) PILOT PLANNING GRANTS  (10:22 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve three grant applications to the Northern Virginia Regional Commission for the VDOT Pilot Planning Grant Program, with the modification that the study be replaced with a formal transit study of the Richmond Highway corridor in the amount not to exceed $500,000.  No local cash match is required.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Thomas Biesiadny, Chief, Coordination and Funding Section, Department of Transportation, regarding the amount of monies requested on the grant application, project allocations, and how likely is it that the County will receive the funding.

 

The question was called on the motion and it CARRIED by a recorded vote of nine, Supervisor Frey voting “NAY.”

 

15.                   A-2 – INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA) HEALTH CARE REVENUE BONDS AND REFUNDING BONDS  (10:32 p.m.)

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(R)                   Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and adopt a Resolution approving a plan of financing and the issuance by the IDA of Fairfax County Health Care Revenue Bonds.  The second to the motion was inaudible.

 

                        Supervisor Gross disclosed that she represents the County on the Inova Health Care Services Board.

 

                        Supervisor McConnell disclosed that she represents the County on the Inova Health Care Services Board.

 

                        Supervisor Hyland disclosed that he represents the County on the Inova Health Care Services Board.

 

                        Discussion ensued with input from Edward L. Long, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, regarding why the County is involved in issuing bonds for a private entity.

 

                        The question was called on the motion 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."

                       

16.                   A-3 – BOARD POSITION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE (VUSBC)  (10:33 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve sending a letter, signed by the Chairman, requesting Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development action on the proposed amendments described in the Board Agenda Item dated April 4, 2005.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

                        Discussion ensued, with input from Ray Pylant, Building Official, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), regarding changes being proposed in the new code requirements for emergency escape for basement areas and whether existing structures are affected by the new requirements.

 

                        Further discussion ensued, with input from James Patteson, Director, Land Development Services, DPWES, regarding secondary means of egress.

 

                        Further discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Pylant, regarding additional clarification of the new code requirements.

 

The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

17.                   I-1 – 2004 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STATUS REPORT ON THE MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA  (10:49 a.m.)

 

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated April 4, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to forward the 2004 Stormwater Management Statue Report on the MS4 for Fairfax County, Virginia, to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

 

                        Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to reference the Board’s Environmental Policy Plan in future reports and also any other report where the Board has adopted a Policy.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

                        Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the budget implications to accelerate the All-County Watershed Plans by 2008.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        Discussion ensued, with input from Jimmie D. Jenkins, Director, Department of Public Works and Environmental Service, regarding funds in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2006 Budget to meet accelerated Watershed Plan goals.

 

                        Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide a report regarding converting an existing dry pond in residential neighborhoods to an enhanced dry pond.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

18.                   I-2 – STATUS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:57 a.m.)

 

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated April 4, 2005, reporting on the status of transportation capital projects within the County.

 

                        Discussion ensued, with input from Katharine D. Ichter, Chief, Highway Operations Division, Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the length of time taken to complete projects.

 

                        Further discussion ensued, with input from Young Ho Chang, Director, DOT, regarding project funding processes, delays, and completion timelines.

 

                        Further discussion ensued, with input from Charlie Strunk, staff, DOT, regarding the status of the proposed blue wall that will obscure the Town of Occoquan in Prince William County.

 

                        Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide background information regarding the blue wall and the position of the Town of Occoquan regarding it.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

                        Discussion ensued, with input from Ms. Ichter regarding the status of the Centreville Road project listed on the report.

 

                        Further discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Chang regarding the HOT Lane ramps on the I-495 Beltway.

                         

19.                   I-3 – CONTRACT AWARD – RECenter IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH RUN DISTRICT PARK (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)  (11:12 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated April 4, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to C.V. Carlson Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $1,209,000 for the construction and maintenance improvements to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system and roof structure at South Run RECenter. 

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTERS

 

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20.                   APPROVAL OF AUDIT COMMITTEE QUARTERLY AUDIT REPORTS  (11:13 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to the Auditor’s March 29, 2005, Quarterly Status Report, copies of which were previously mailed to all Board Members.  He publicly praised the auditors.

 

Accordingly, he relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved that the Board accept the March 29, 2005, Quarterly Status Report of the Office of the Financial and Programs Auditor.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

21.                   BUDGET CONSIDERATION ITEM FOR INVENTORY OF NATURAL RESOURCES  (11:14 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly stated that the Park Authority Board requested the addition of $302,000 to establish a program to inventory natural resources and combat invasive, non-native plants on parkland.  Accordingly, he asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to add $302,000 to the Fiscal Year 2006 Consideration Items to establish this formalized inventory program for natural resource management.  He noted that this action does not guarantee funding of the item.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

22.                   NURSES’ WEEK  (11:14 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly announced that May 6-12, 2005, is Nurses’ Week to commend these unsung heroes for their dedication to the wellness of others. Therefore, he moved that the Board proclaim May 6-12, 2005, as “Nurses’ Week” in Fairfax County and direct staff to invite the appropriate representatives from the Health Care Advisory Board and Health Department to appear before the Board to be recognized with the proclamation at the April 25, 2005, meeting.  Vice-Chairman Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

23.                   TEEN DRIVING SUMMIT  (11:15 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly reminded the Board that earlier in the year it approved his motion to direct the County Executive, Police Chief, and School Superintendent, to confer on steps the County can take to stem the increase in teenage driving accidents that has resulted in the loss of lives in the County and elsewhere.  He noted that preliminary discussions have begun. 

 

Chairman Connolly reiterated that teenagers are more likely to be involved in a single car crash than those in any other age group.  Nationally, teen drivers killed in motor vehicle accidents had a youth passenger in the automobile 45 percent of the time.  Of teen drivers fatally injured in automobiles, more than one-third were speed related accidents.   Teenagers make up 7 percent of licensed drivers, but suffer 14 percent of fatalities and 20 percent of reported accidents.  In 2004 61 people lost their lives due to motor vehicle accidents in the County.  Nine of those deaths were children under 21 years of age. 

 

Chairman Connolly noted that in January he listed ten areas where swift action may make a difference in saving young lives, including the transformation of the school driver education programs.  He met with a group of teenagers recently and not one person said that the school driver education program helped them to develop skills that were useful in their driving experience.  He stressed the importance of transforming driver education to become meaningful.

 

Following a brief discussion, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board direct the County Executive to coordinate with the School Superintendent and the Chief of Police to organize a Teenage Driving Summit in the Government Center timed to precede the prom and graduation seasons.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, and discussion ensued.

 

Supervisor McConnell suggested State legislation that would allow for the seizure of vehicles involved in drag racing, and she said that she would be discussing this with members of the General Assembly.

 

With regard to one of the proposals to revoke school parking privileges for traffic violations in the community, Supervisor Gross noted that this idea has been circulated throughout the community recently, but the response she had seen from the Schools is that it does not have access to this information if it did not happen on school grounds.

 

Noting the success of all-night graduation parties in keeping teenagers safe, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide information on these parties and include the party organizers in the summit.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor DuBois noted the success of the Youthful Driver Program at the Police Academy driver training track and suggested coordinating it with the school driver education program.

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the County Executive to report regarding the funding for the DWI Checkpoint Programs in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Budget.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to include a FY 2006 Budget Consideration Item for the purchase of additional Lidar guns for traffic speed enforcement.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The question was called on the motion to organize a Teenage Driving Summit and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

24.                   RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA ACCOUNTING  (11:25 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly noted that on September 9, 2002, the Board amended the residential development criteria, as recommended by the Planning Commission, implementing a cash proffer system that became effective January 7, 2003.  That action stipulated that the “school system shall provide an annual accounting to the Board of Supervisors on appropriation of proffered monies, including both specified and unspecified proffer funds.”  He said that it was his understanding that, to date, no such report has been given to the Board.

 

Accordingly, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board direct the County Executive to provide a full and comprehensive report on the sources and proposed uses of school cash proffers to the Board by its next meeting on April 25.  Vice-Chairman Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

25.                   COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC BRED HOUSEHOLD PETS  (11:26 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            Supervisor Hudgins reported that recently two of her constituents contacted her office about the question of making domestically-bred African pygmy hedgehogs legitimate pets in the County.  She noted that this is not a new issue and was considered by the Board in both 1999 and 2001 as a proposed amendment to Chapter 112 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of the County of Fairfax<