CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

June 20, 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, June 20, 2005, at 9:04 a.m., there were present:

 

·       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, 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 Elaine McConnell, Springfield District arrived at 10:20 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; 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  (9:05 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Brenda E. Pillors, Ph.D., who died suddenly on June 12, 2005.  Ms. Pillors was a Mason District resident and a beloved companion of Marwan Burgan, Chief Aide of Supervisor Gross.  Ms. Pillors was the Chief of Staff for United States Congressman Ed Towns of New York.  She also asked everyone to keep in thoughts Mr. Burgan, who is in California attending to final arrangements.

 

2.                     AWARDING OF RIBBONS TO COUNTY EXHIBITORS PARTICIPATING IN CELEBRATE FAIRFAX  (9:07 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and presented the winning ribbon awards to the following County exhibitors  who participated in Celebrate Fairfax, which was held June 10-12, 2005:

 

Best of Show

 

·        Solid Waste, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES)

 

Best in Communications

 

·        First Place – Wastewater Management, DPWES

 

·       Second Place – Fairfax County Public Schools

 

·       Third Place – Land Development Services, DPWES

 

Best in Content

 

·       First Place – Systems Management, Office of Human Services

 

·       Second Place – Electoral Board and General Registrar

 

Best in Design

 

·       First Place – Fairfax Water

 

·       Second Place – Health Department

 

·       Third Place – Department of Family Services, Office for Children

 

Judges' Choice

 

·       First Place – Department of Fire and Rescue

 

·       Second Place – Department of Information Technology

 

·       Third Place – Department of Planning and Zoning

 

Best in Creativity

 

·       First Place – Department of Transportation

 

·       Second Place – Park Authority

 

·       Third Place – General District Court

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

3.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. TARA ADISESHAN  (9:18 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Tara Adiseshan for being selected as the Virginia winner of the Mutual of Omaha essay contest with her discourse entitled “Sea Otters Forever,” to proffer creative ideas to save endangered animals in North America.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

4.                     CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO FORESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM  (9:22 a.m.)

 

Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the following Certificates of Recognition presented to:

 

·       Forestville Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team for outstanding academic achievement in attaining first place at the 2005 Virginia Odyssey of the Mind Competition and for participating in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

 

·       Each Forestville Elementary School team member for academic excellence, outstanding participation and teamwork in attaining first place at the 2005 Virginia Odyssey of the Mind Competition and for participating in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. 

 

·       Forestville Elementary School coaches for exceptional leadership and dedication to the Forestville Elementary School team at the 2005 Virginia Odyssey of the Mind Competition and for participating in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Smyth being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

5.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE SPRINGFIELD-FRANCONIA HOST LIONS CLUB  (9:31 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary, making Springfield-Franconia a better place to live, work, learn, and play through annual events, fund raisers, and charitable activities.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

6.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. CLARA JOHNSON  (9:35 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Clara Johnson for being named Fairfax County Public School 2005 Support Employee of the Year.  Ms. Johnson has been an employee in the School system for 29 years, and she served as the building supervisor at Hunters Wood Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences in Reston for 26 years.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

7.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 13–20, 2005, AS “RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:41 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 13–20, 2005, as “Responsible Fatherhood Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

8.                     RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE GREATER RESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  (9:45 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Incubator Program for more than five years of entrepreneurial support and the benefit this support has brought to the County.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

9.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 26–JULY 2, 2005, AS “MOSQUITO AWARENESS WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:53 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 26 – July 2, 2005, as “Mosquito Awareness Week” in Fairfax County reaffirming its commitment to public health.  Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell having not yet arrived.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

10.                   CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO CHANTILLY HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK STAFF

 

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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. TAMMY TURNER  (10:05 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to:

 

·       Chantilly High School yearbook staff for garnering every top regional and national award for the opus 2004 yearbook, Odyssey, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the National Scholastic Press Association and the Virginia High School League, to place first in high school yearbooks in the nation for 2004.

 

·       Chantilly High School for outstanding academic accomplishment to win the Wachovia Cup for Academics 2004-2005 for Group AAA schools in the Virginia High School League for the second consecutive year and for the seventh time in 11 years.

 

·       Tammy Turner, principal at Chantilly High School, for 30 years of outstanding noteworthy and commendable service to students and parents in the School system on the occasion of her retirement.

 

Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight,             Supervisor Hudgins being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell having not yet       arrived.

 

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11.                   CONGRATULATIONS TO DONNA M. BUDD, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE, ON HER RETIREMENT  (10:14 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly announced that today will be the last meeting for Donna M. Budd, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Clerk to the Board.  Ms. Budd will be retiring on Friday, June 24, 2005.  Chairman Connolly, on behalf of the Board, congratulated her and wished her all the best on her retirement.

 

12.                   10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE 2004 A. HEATH ONTHANK AWARDS  (10:15 a.m.)

 

Audrey S. Morton, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, gave a brief presentation regarding the A. Health Onthank Awards, and introduced Jeffrey Sachs, Chairman, Onthank Award Selection Commission.

 

Peter Schroth, Director, Department of Human Resources, announced the 2004 A. Heath Onthank Award recipients as follows:

 

·       Joseph Bakos, Chief Zoning Inspector, Department of Planning and Zoning

 

·       Douglas K. Byrd, Lieutenant, Office of the Sheriff

 

·       Daniel L. Pierce, Lieutenant, Office of the Sheriff

 

·       Tyler D. Corey, Lieutenant, Office of the Sheriff

 

·       Katherine D. Ichter, Transportation Division Chief, Department of Transportation

 

·       Vanessa A. Jackson, Custodian II, Key Middle School

 

·       Noel H. Kaplan, Planner III, Department of Planning and Zoning

 

·       Marguerite M. Kiely, Director, Department of Systems Management for Human Services

 

·       Susan M. Rexford, Career Center Specialist, West Springfield High School

 

·       Katherine J. Strotman, Management Analyst II, Library

 

13.                   10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL REPORT ON THE GANG SUMMIT AND RECOGNITION OF EFFORT TO STAGE THE GANG SUMMIT  (10:34 a.m.)

 

Robert Bermingham, Gang Prevention Coordinator, presented the final report on the Gang Summit held on February 25, 2005.

 

Discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Bermingham, regarding after-school programs, the status of the gang hotline, and the status of the list of available resources.

 

Further discussion ensued with input from Mr. Bermingham and Mark Emery, regarding the availability of after-school programs for alternative schools.

 

Following discussion regarding the Council Action Plan recommendations, Supervisor Gross moved to accept the report of the task force and refer it to the County Executive and staff for the next steps.

 

Chairman Connolly clarified that the motion also directs staff to report with an action plan for additional steps that the County needs to implement.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Bermingham, regarding community mobilization.

 

Further discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Bermingham and Captain Amy Lubas, Fairfax County Police Department, regarding how the information on gang prevention is made available to the public.

 

Supervisor Kauffman called the Board's attention to handwritten page 11 of the report, regarding the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Comprehensive Gang Model, Common Themes, bulleted item five, and asked unanimous consent to delete the following from the report:  "Enough money has been spent on suppression;…."

 

Following discussion, with input from Mr. Bermingham, Chairman Connolly asked to amend the request that bulleted item five be reworded.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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

                       

Chairman Connolly announced that $10,000 was given to the Park Foundation which will allow the addition of scholarships for 200 youths at risk for gang involvement.

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14.                   10:15 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS, AND ADVISORY GROUPS  (11:22 a.m.)

            ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill, Lee, and Sully District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services Board. 

 

AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNIT ADVISORY BOARD

The Board deferred the appointment of the Builder Representative to the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board.

 

AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 The Board deferred the appointments of the Mason and Sully District Representatives to the Airports Advisory Committee.

 

ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION 

Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Mr. Brock Benson to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Thomas Benson as the Lee District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

ATHLETIC COUNCIL 

Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Mr. Joseph Jozefczyk as the Braddock District Principal Representative to the Athletic Council.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Mr. Chip Chidester as the Braddock District Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Ms. Barbara Lowrey as the Mason District Principal Representative to the Athletic Council.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville District Alternate,  Hunter Mill District Alternate, and Mason District Alternate Representatives to the Athletic Council.

 

BARBARA VARON VOLUNTEER AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE 

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Lilyan Spero as the At-Large Chairman's Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Ms. Margaret Kugler as the Braddock District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Ms. Deborah Pietras as the Dranesville District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Regina Jordan as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Ms. Gladys Keating as the Lee District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Ms. Ika Joiner as the Mason District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Ms. Diane McIntyre as the Springfield District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Ms. Olga Hernandez as the Sully District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Mount Vernon and Providence District Representatives to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Appraiser #2 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.

 

CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION ORDINANCE EXCEPTION REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Review Committee.

 

CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Child Care Advisory Council.

 

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #3 Representative to the Civil Service Commission.

 

COMMISSION ON AGING

Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Ms. Sally Hottle as the Springfield 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 Religious Community and the Sully District Representatives to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.

 

COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD

The Board deferred the appointment of the Dranesville District Representative to the Community Action Advisory Board.

 

COUNTYWIDE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (TRAILS) COMMITTEE

The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee.

Chairman Connolly indicated that he had an opportunity recently to walk on the Cross County Trail in Mason District and encouraged others to visit the trail.  He
commended the Park Authority for its efforts.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD

The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Steven Davis as the At-Large #5 Citizen Representative to the Economic Development Authority.  Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Ann Rodriguez as the At-Large #7 Citizen Representative to the Economic Development Authority.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

 

            CONFIRMATION:

 

Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Environmental Quality Advisory Council:

 

·       Ms. Eleni Orphanides as the Student Representative

 

Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

FAIRFAX AREA DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD

The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill, Providence, and Springfield District Representatives to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board.

FAIRFAX COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. David Eisenman as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Mr. Chuck Cope as the Providence District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Lee and Mason District Representatives to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors.

FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

 

The board deferred the appointments of the At-Large #4 and Springfield District Representatives to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.

HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD

Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Ms. Rosanne Rodilosso as the Dranesville District Representative to the Health Care Advisory Board.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Ms. Rose Chu as the Mason District Representative to the Health Care Advisory Board.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Ms. Susan Randall as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Health Care Advisory Board.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY BOARD

Supervisor Frey moved the appointment of Ms. Carol Ann Coryell as the Consumer #6 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Ms. Sallie Eissler as the Provider #2 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Lee Draznin as the Provider #4 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Consumer #2 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.

HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL

Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Captain John Niemiec to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Lee Draznin as the Braddock District #1 Representative to the Human Services Council.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Douglas Denneny to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Mertis Horton as the At-Large #3 Representative to the Industrial Development Authority.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Supervisor Bulova moved the:

 

·       Appointment of Mr. Robert Bermingham to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Janet Muldoon as the Braddock District Representative to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.

 

·       Direction to staff to invite Ms. Janet Muldoon to appear before the Board to be recognized for her many years of services to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.

 

Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointments of the Lee, Providence, and Springfield District Representatives to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.

LIBRARY BOARD

Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Dr. Joseph Sirth as the Springfield District Representative to the Library Board.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Fairfax County #3 Representative to the Northern Virginia Community College Board.

 

The Board noted that Mr. Robert Rogers could not be reappointed due to term limits.

 

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING

 

Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Ms. Jacqueline Stephens as the Springfield District Representative to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Mr. Ronald Miner as the Sully District Representative to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.  This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by unanimous vote.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock, Dranesville, Mason, and Providence District Representatives to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.

 

ROAD VIEWERS BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large #1 and At-Large #4 Representatives to the Road Viewers Board.

 

SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION