CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY

August 1, 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, August 1, 2005, at 9:38 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 9:39 a.m.

Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District, was absent from the entire meeting.

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.                     SUPERVISOR KAUFFMAN WISHES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIS SON  (9:39 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Kauffman announced that his son’s birthday is August 2 and he wished him a happy birthday.

2.                     INTRODUCTION OF STAFF AND INTERNS (BRADDOCK AND LEE DISTRICTS)  (9:39 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Bulova introduced two of her staff members, Diane Thompson, a senior staff aide, and Lynn Huang, an intern from Fairfax High School.

                        Supervisor Kauffman introduced Ms. Thao Do from West Potomac High School, who is interning in his office.

AGENDA ITEMS

3.                     RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ANNUAL “FILL THE BOOT” CAMPAIGN   (9:41 a.m.)

                                                                    

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Resolution to commend the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize this campaign.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

4.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. MEL RIDDILE  (9:47 a.m.)

Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Mel Riddile for being selected as the 2005 Principal of the Year by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

5.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING AUGUST 1–6, 2005, AS “CLOWN WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:53 a.m.)

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Proclamation to designate August 1–6, 2005, as “Clown Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

6.                     RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AMERICAN LEGION POST 176   (10:01 a.m.)

Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Resolution to congratulate American Legion Post 176 on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

Chairman Connolly noted that Supervisor McConnell was a co-sponsor of this resolution and she was recuperating from surgery.  He wished her a speedy recovery. 

The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Smyth being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

7.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO ISLAND WALK PARTNERSHIP OF RESTON  (10:07 a.m.)

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Island Walk Partnership of Reston for being selected as the best small homeowners association in the national capital area by the Community Associations Institute Washington Metropolitan Chapter.  This motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

8.                     RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA SWIM LEAGUE  (10:14 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Resolution to congratulate the Northern Virginia Swim League on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

9.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (FCRHA)  (10:19 a.m.)

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the FCRHA for receiving a High Performer rating by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

Paula C. Sampson, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), recognized staff from HCD who were present in the audience and thanked them for their hard work resulting in this honor.

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10.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS   (10:27 a.m.)

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

                        Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion to consider Admin 11 separately, and this was accepted.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

                        Supervisor Hyland called the Board's attention to Admin 2 – Additional Time to Commence Construction for Special Exception Application SE 00-V-040, W and N Company (Mount Vernon District) and asked to amend the motion to permit an additional six months to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 00-V-040, to October 8, 2005.  This was NOT accepted.

                        Therefore, Supervisor Hyland moved to approve six months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 00-V-040, to October 8, 2005, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.  Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Hudgins jointly seconded the motion and it CARRIED by a recorded vote of eight, Supervisor Gross voting "NAY," Supervisor McConnell being absent.

                        Supervisor Hudgins called the Board's attention to Admin 10 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 3 (County Employees), Regarding Expanding the Membership of the Civil Service Commission, Modifying the Employee Appeal Process and the Process for Review of Revisions to the Personnel Regulations and discussion ensued, with input from Edward Rose, Senior Assistant County Attorney, regarding the definitions in the language.

                        Supervisor Hudgins referred to handwritten page three, Personnel Regulations, and  discussion ensued with input from Mr. Rose, regarding the role of the Civil Service Commission.

                        Supervisor Hudgins asked to amend the motion to reinstate the following text marked for deletion on handwritten page three, Personnel Regulations, "….after consideration of the recommendation of the County Civil Service Commission,…" and this was accepted.

                        Discussion ensued, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, regarding the motion, and referred to handwritten page 18, previous item (c) and recommended that the paragraph remain marked for deletion.

                        Following discussion, with input from David P. Bobzien, County Attorney, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report, later in the meeting, with the revised item.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

The question was called on the motion, as amended, to approve the Administrative Items, with the exception of Admin 10 and Admin 11, and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE," Supervisor McConnell being absent.

ADMIN 1 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS (BRADDOCK AND SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTS)

Approved an extension of review period for the following Public Facility (2232) Review Applications:

·       FS-B05-16 to October 9, 2005

·       2232-B05-13 to October 15, 2005

·       FS-S05-13 to November 21, 2005

                        ADMIN 2 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 00-V-040, W AND N COMPANY (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)

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

ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M, ESTABLISHING THE DANBURY FOREST COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 12, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix M, establishing the Danbury Forest CPD, in accordance with current CPD restrictions.

ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M, ESTABLISHING THE LANDSDOWNE COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (LEE DISTRICT)

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 12, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix M, establishing the Landsdowne CPD, in accordance with current CPD restrictions.

                        ADMIN 5 – RESOLUTION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF MORNINGSIDE LANE AND LENORE LANE/TIMOTHY PLACE/JAMES DRIVE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CUT-THROUGH MEASURES AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (MOUNT VERNON AND LEE DISTRICTS)

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·       Adopted the Resolutions endorsing the following streets to be considered for cut-through measures as part of R-TAP:   Mount Vernon District   ·        Morningside Lane (between Fort Hunt Road and the George Washington Memorial Parkway)               Lee District   ·        Lenore Lane (between Telegraph Road and Timothy Place)   ·        Timothy Place (between James Drive and North Kings Highway)   ·        James Drive (between Lenore Lane and North Kings Highway)

· Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to develop cut-through plans in conjunction with each community, as soon as possible.

ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO VACATE LENORE DRIVE AND A SEGMENT OF VIRGINIA DRIVE (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 12, 2005, to consider the vacation of Lenore Drive and a segment of Virginia Drive.

ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO VACATE A SEGMENT OF SOUTH RAILROAD STREET (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 12, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider the vacation of a segment of South Railroad Street.

ADMIN 8 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE, LEE, MOUNT VERNON, AND SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTS)

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

Subdivision	District	Street
Windsor Meadows     Old Franconia Station       Grand View     Lorton Town Center Land Bay J     Mount Zephyr Commons       Re-Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4 Sunny View Sec-1     Fairfax Center- Monument Drive	Dranesville     Lee       Mount Vernon     Mount Vernon       Mount Vernon       Mount Vernon       Springfield	Trap Road (Turn Lane)        Route 676   Fleet Drive        Route 635        Additional Row Only   Vernon View Drive        Additional Row Only   Lorton Road        Route 642        Additional Row Only   Richmond Highway        Route 1        Additional Row Only   Mount Vernon Highway        Route 235        Additional Row Only   Monument Drive Government Center Parkway Lee Highway        Route 29        Additional Row Only

ADMIN 9 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPRING HILL ROAD PROJECT (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 12, 2005, at 4 p.m. regarding the acquisition of certain land rights necessary for the construction of Project 064233 – Spring Hill Road, in Fund 304, Primary and Secondary Road Bond Construction.

ADMIN 10 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 3 (COUNTY EMPLOYEES), REGARDING EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, MODIFYING THE EMPLOYEE APPEAL PROCESS AND THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF REVISIONS TO THE PERSONEL REGULATIONS

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, action was taken regarding this item.  See Clerk's Summary Item CL#62.)

ADMIN 11 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX H, TO GRANT A NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO VERIZON VIRGINIA INCORPORATED

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, action was taken regarding this item.  See Clerk's Summary Item CL#11.)

                        ADMIN 12 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 06017 FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON GANG PREVENTION TO ACCEPT STATE FUNDS FROM THE GANGS IN VIRGINIA GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GANG PREVENTION AND TRAINING

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 06017 in the amount of $146,997 for the Fairfax County Coordinating Council on Gang Prevention to accept State funds from the Gangs in Virginia Grant Program to provide gang prevention programs and training.  No local cash match is required.

                        ADMIN 13 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CURRENT APPROPRIATION LEVEL IN THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2006 REVISED BUDGET PLAN

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 12, 2005, at 10 a.m. to consider increasing the FY 2006 appropriation level.

11.                   ADMIN 11 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX H, TO GRANT A NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO VERIZON VIRGINIA INCORPORATED (10:38 a.m.)

(A)                  (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, the Board deferred action on this item.  See Clerk's Summary Item CL#10.)

Supervisor Gross referred to handwritten page 10 of the Board Agenda Item, (c)(5) Prior experience of the applicant in cable system ownership, construction and operation, and communities in which applicant has a cable franchise, and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with details on the size of the jurisdictions.

Following discussion, with input from Gail Eskew, Director, Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection (DCCCP), and Erin Ward, Assistant County Attorney, regarding the status of the applications for the other jurisdictions, without objection, the request was so ordered.

Chairman Connolly noted that, with the completion of negotiations with Verizon, this brings competition in cable services to the County, and it is good for County constituents because it provides more choice and offerings, and will help bring down the cost of the provision of cable services.

Discussion ensued, with input from Skip Munster, Director, Communications Policy and Regulations Division, DCCCP, regarding franchise requirements.

Chairman Connolly referred to a Verizon advertisement regarding taxes and expressed his displeasure and said that it was very misleading.

The Board moved to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on September 26, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix H, to grant a non-exclusive cable television franchise to Verizon Virginia Incorporated.  This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

12.                   BUDGET GUIDELINES AND CARRYOVER REVIEW CONSIDERATION ITEMS  (10:48 a.m.) 

(NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, the Board authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to amend the current appropriation level in the Fiscal Year 2006 Revised Budget Plan.  See page 8, Admin 13.)

Supervisor Bulova moved:

·       In accordance with Guidelines approved when the Board adopted the County's Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Budget, that the Board re-affirm that the County Executive maximize real estate tax relief in his FY 2007 Advertised Budget Recommendation.

·       In accordance with the Board's Guidelines for the FY 2007 Budget, to contain the rate of growth in County and School spending, that the Board direct that increases in County Spending, excluding School Operating, County and School Debt Service, Metro Transfer, New Facilities and the pennies dedicated to Stormwater Management and the Affordable Housing Fund, be held to no more than 5 percent over the FY 2006 Adopted Budget Plan.

·       That the School Board and the Superintendent of Schools be provided with a target for limiting an increase in the FY 2007 County's Transfer to the School Operating Fund to no more than 6 percent over the FY 2006 Adopted Budget Plan.  This motion assumes that the School Board and Board of Supervisors continue to work together to identify and implement strategies to achieve and maintain excellent quality for County and School services. Consideration will be given in order to accommodate growth and funding requirements driven by State and/or Federal mandates.

·       That the Board direct that balances at the FY 2005 Carryover Review and during FY 2006 that are of a non-recurring nature be used to fund non-recurring requirements of both the County and the Schools.

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, and noted that, in the last bullet of the Proposed FY 2007 Budget Development Guidelines which was distributed to Board Members, the word "Boar" should be "Board."

Discussion ensued, with input from Susan M. Datta, Director, Department of Management and Budget, and Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, regarding the motion.

Chairman Connolly noted that approximately $.33 of the existing $1.00 tax rate is unfunded State and Federal mandates.

Following additional discussion regarding the motion, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

CONSIDERATION ITEMS

Athletic Fields

Supervisor Kauffman, called the Board's attention to its red folders and said that the Board should have the Walk on Use Report, which was in response to a Board Matter presented on October 18, 2004, by Supervisor Hyland and himself.  At that time, the Board directed staff and representatives from the Athletic Council to investigate practices and policies that could be changed or implemented to protect the County's athletic fields.  Staff has been working closely with senior School Board staff and the Director of the Park Authority.

The report highlights the significant investments made by both the County and the community-based sports organizations in the maintenance and improvement of athletic fields.

The committee's recommendations focused on four key areas: control measures, enforcement/monitoring, outreach/education, and the provision of additional amenities at school fields.  Supervisor Kauffman asserted that it is clear that a comprehensive approach is necessary to protect  athletic fields from extensive damage.  Although the committee proposed many recommendations, of paramount importance is the adoption of a County-wide policy requiring "organized" users of athletic field to obtain usage permits from the Department of Community and Recreation Services (CRS).  Since the Park Authority and Schools own most of the athletic fields in the County, both Boards require adoption of such a policy.

Therefore, jointly with Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board:

·       Request the Park Authority Board and the School Board take necessary steps to review and consider adoption of a regulation that requires permitted use of all athletic fields for large organized groups.

·       Direct the County Executive place on the FY 2005 Carryover Review consideration list appropriate funds that would support the most critical enforcement, outreach, and amenity recommendations noted in the report.

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

Supervisor Kauffman said that implementation of these recommendations would require an annual appropriation of $536,288 and a one-time allotment of $84,900.

Discussion ensued, with input from Patricia Franckewitz, Director, CRS, regarding the motion and athletic fields.

Chairman Connolly noted that citizens can email, fax, or write to Members of the Board and request that something be added to the Carryover Consideration List.

The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

Environmental Plan

Supervisor Gross, Chair of the Board's Environment Committee, moved that the Board include a consideration item in the amount of $2,045,000 in the FY 2005 Carryover Review to continue to support the Board approved Environmental Excellence 20-year Vision Plan.  This funding represents the second phase of requirements to implement critical environmental initiatives.  Funding focuses on information dissemination, outreach, foliage plantings, and environmental studies.  All projects support the Agenda's six topic areas, including growth and land use; air quality and transportation; water quality; solid waste; parks, trails and open space; and environmental stewardship.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project

Supervisor Hudgins said Phase I of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project will extend rail into the Dulles Corridor, terminating at Wiehle Avenue in Reston.  This project has been a long-term goal of residents of the corridor as well as the Reston community.

As an indicator of the increasing use and demand of transit in the corridor, Fairfax Connector average weekday ridership in the Dulles Corridor broke the 17,000 barrier for the second month this year, with 17,091 average riders.  Supervisor Hudgins compared this number to the 6,000 a day in 1999.  She said that this bus service data can be used not only as an indicator of the need and demand for rail, but also as a reminder of the need to coordinate bus service with rail, to work seamlessly together as critical components of the area's transportation network.

Therefore, Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board:

· Include a consideration item for the FY 2005 Carryover Review in the amount of $500,000 for  study of necessary bus, road, and pedestrian improvements for the surrounding and supporting transportation network of the Weihle Avenue Station in the Reston community.

·       Direct staff to draft a plan to determine the impact of Phase I of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project on the Reston community, and proposed solutions to address these future needs.

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

Senior and Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief

 

Chairman Connolly said that taxes need to be cut for senior and disabled citizens and the County should go to the State permitted maximum of $72,000 in income and $340,000 in assets.

 

Following discussion, with input from Ms. Datta, regarding the recurring cost, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved that the Board include as a consideration item for the FY 2005 Carryover Review to cut taxes for senior citizens by $5.8 million, which is the maximum allowed by State.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, with input from Ms. Datta, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide information regarding the number of seniors who would qualify for tax relief.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

Should this item be approved by the Board in September, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that it be treated like the rainy day fund, as a automatic priority.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide statistical data regarding the income levels for seniors in the County, as well as national levels.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

           

13.                   A-1 – EXPANSION OF THE APPROVED SEWER SERVICE AREA (ASSA) TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF THE FOX LAKE COMMUNITY PLANNING SECTOR (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)  (11:17 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor Smyth, seconded by Chairman Connolly, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized the expansion of the ASSA to include the portion of the Fox Lake (F4) Community Planning Sector as shown in Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Item dated August 1, 2005.

 

14.                   A-2 – FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005 YEAR-END PROCESSING  (11:17 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and authorize staff to process payment vouchers for items previously approved and appropriated in FY 2005 for the interim period from July 1 until the Board approves the FY 2005 Carryover Review, which is scheduled for action on September 12, 2005.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion.

 

Following a brief discussion, regarding the budget, the question was called on the motion, and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

15.                   A-3 – ENDORSEMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ACT (PPTA) PROPOSALS FOR HIGH OCCUPANCY TOLL (HOT) LANES ON I-95/I-395 (LEE, MOUNT VERNON, AND MASON DISTRICTS)  (11:19 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the draft letter from Chairman Connolly to Secretary Homer transmitting the comments and recommendation to the Virginia Department of Transportation on the PPTA proposals by Clark/Shirley and Fluor/Transurban for the development, financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the I-95/I-395 HOT lanes with the considerations outlined in the Board Agenda Item dated August 1, 2005.  Supervisor Gross and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion regarding transportation issues, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to, on page three of the letter, bulleted item, sentence number two, change the word "should" to "must."  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following a brief discussion, the question was called on the motion, and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

16.                   A-4 – REALLOCATION WITHIN FUND 142, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM LOAN TO CHESTERBROOK RESIDENCES, INCORPORATED (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)  (11:23 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor DuBois, jointly seconded by Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor Hudgins, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved the reallocation within Fund 142, CDBG as a loan from the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, Tier Three, to Chesterbrook Residences, Incorporated for the purpose of developing Chesterbrook, an affordable assisted living facility.

 

17.                   A-5 – ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS BY THE FAIRFAX COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (FCRHA) FOR THE FINANCING OF THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF 98-UNITS IN THE HOLLYBROOKE II CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX BY AHC, INCORPORATED (MASON DISTRICT)  (11:23 a.m.)

 

(BONDS)        On motion of Supervisor Gross, seconded by Supervisor Hudgins, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved the issuance and sale of bonds by the FCRHA for the financing of the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Hollybrooke II condominium units by AHC, Incorporated.

 

                        Supervisor Hudgins noted that the County is halfway to its goal of 500 units.

 

18.                   A-6 – INCREASE IN RETIREE HEALTHCARE SUBSIDY RELATED TO MEDICARE PART D  (11:25 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve a $540 annual increase in the retiree healthcare subsidy which is directly related to the rebate the County expects to receive from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

                        Supervisor Gross noted that this is only a one year program, for calendar year 2006.