REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
MONDAY
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02-06
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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
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Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock District
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Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District
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Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District
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Supervisor Penelope A. Gross,
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Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District
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Supervisor Gerald W.
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Supervisor Dana Kauffman,
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Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District
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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, Administrative Assistant, Office of the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD MATTERS
1. LAND USE APPLICATIONS (
Chairman Connolly remarked on the fact that there are only two land use public hearings scheduled for today. He noted that at the
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE (
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of John Hardy, former employee with the Department of Planning and Zoning, who passed away on
Chairman Connolly noted that the County flag was flown at half staff to honor three members of the military with ties to the County who were killed recently in
AGENDA ITEMS
3. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. CHARLIE CROWDER, JR. (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Mr. Charlie Crowder, Jr. for his years of service as General Manager of Fairfax Water. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a unanimous vote.
4. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. LARRY FOWLER (
Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Mr. Larry Fowler for his years of service on the Consumer Protection Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried a unanimous vote.
5. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. NANCY BURKE (
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Ms. Nancy Burke for her years of service and accomplishments at
6. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2006 AS “AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH” IN
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate February 2006 as “African American History Month” in
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
7. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO FASTRAN (
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to FASTRAN on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary. Supervisor McConnell and Supervisor Hudgins jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Fairfax Teleworks core team, Department of Tax Administration Director Kevin Greenlief, and representative County teleworkers for their role in exceeding the goal to have 20 percent of the County’s eligible workforce teleworking by the end of 2005. Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Gross, and Supervisor Smyth jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
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(BACs) Bruce Wright, Member, Pedestrian Task Force, who is also Chairman of the Non‑Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee, presented the final report of the Task Force. The report included a brief overview and recommendations. Mr. Wright introduced members of the Task Force which includes citizens, County staff, and Virginia Department of Highways (VDOT) staff. He noted that David Patton, the new Bicycle Coordinator for
Mr. Wright stated that while the County had come a long way since the 2001 Transportation Summit on Pedestrian Access which was the inception of the Pedestrian Task Force, there was still a long way to go. He noted that of particular concern were:
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Incomplete or non-existent sidewalk systems.
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Very difficult or often impossible pedestrian access to activity centers, employment centers, public transit, and recreation centers.
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Long stretches of major highways which lacked crosswalks.
Mr. Wright asked that the County focus on:
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Existing pedestrian efforts in the Route 1 corridor.
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The top 40 pedestrian intersections that need retrofits.
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Neighborhood connectivity.
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Addressing the needs from the Bus Stop Safety Study.
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Maintaining and upgrading facilities.
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Ensuring that current facilities are
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Construction of bridges that link high density areas over difficult places to cross.
Mr. Wright noted that there were a number of miscellaneous recommendations in the final report that included naming a member of the Disability Services Board to the TRAILS Committee as well as making the Task Force a permanent body.
Following Mr. Wright’s presentation, discussion ensued concerning quick takes for eminent domain for sidewalks. Supervisor Smyth asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review ways to streamline the County’s process and reduce costs. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Discussion continued concerning the costs associated with retrofitting, the benefits of streetscaping, the routine granting of sidewalk and trail waivers, and collapsible bus shelters.
Supervisor Kauffman noted that the maps provided in the report were very helpful but difficult to read. Therefore, he asked unanimous consent that the Board direct Chris Wells, Pedestrian Program Manager, Department of Transportation, to work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide enlarged district-by-district maps. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Additional discussion ensued concerning the lack of sidewalks along major thoroughfares, the need for a better way to coordinate roads, public transportation and pedestrian facilities, funding efforts for issues along Route 1, particularly for projects related to the Base Realignment and Closing Commission (BRAC) proposal to facilitate traffic onto and off of Fort Belvoir, and road diets, with input from Mr. Wells.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved that the Board:
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Receive, with gratitude, the Pedestrian Task Force Final Report.
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Direct staff to present a full implementation plan for proceeding on the recommendations, including membership on the Trails Committee.
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Direct staff to present a streamlined plan, both for the County and suggestions for VDOT, to facilitate the creation and construction of sidewalk and sidewalk connections into the system in a more efficient manner.
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Direct the
Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor Smyth jointly seconded the motion.
Following discussion, Supervisor Smyth asked to amend the motion to direct staff to include looking at by right opportunities or adding sidewalk connections, and this was accepted.
Supervisor Smyth asked to further amend the motion to direct legislative staff to work with the Governor’s legislative liaison to include a quick-take for sidewalks in the Governor’s transportation plan, and this was accepted.
The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
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Anita Baker, Chairperson, Employees Advisory Council, presented the Don Smith Award to the following individuals:
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Vera Finberg, Fairfax County Public Library, for her 13 years of service as the employee representative on the Fairfax County Employees’ Retirement System’s Board of Trustees.
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Keith Foxx, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, for encouraging fellow employees to work toward a higher fitness level.
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Susan Herbert, Fire and Rescue Department, for her efforts in managing the department’s Strategic and Operation Plans.
The following County employees were nominated and received certificates of recognition: David Baucom, Police Department; Purvis Dawson, Police Department; Monica Foote, Department of Administration for Human Services; Elizabeth Brooke Fuller, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board; Jean Helmandollar, Circuit Courts and Records; Stephanie Lawrence, Department of Family Services; Deborah McClure, Department of Administration for Human Services; Shawn Monaghan, Police Department; Maria Padmore, Health Department; Sandra Rathbun, Circuit Court and Records; John Smith, Fire and Rescue; and Guy Yates, Department of Tax Administration.
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Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to House Bill (HB) 1368, the Home Serenity and Tranquility Act, which prohibits the operation on an athletic field owned or operated by a public or private entity of any event before
Following discussion, Supervisor McConnell moved that the Board vigorously oppose HB 1368. Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion.
Additional discussion ensued regarding HB 1368 as well as notification from delegates when a bill affecting the County is introduced.
Supervisor Hyland asked to amend the motion to also direct the Chairman to communicate with the head of the Fairfax Delegation, either by letter or orally, expressing a desire to develop a process to notify the County in advance when certain sensitive bills are introduced. This was accepted.
The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Connolly noted that the following Senate Bills (SB) passed:
· SB 268 and 269 – Condominium Conversations - transfer of right to purchase and notice to locality
· SB 311 – Spot Blight Abatement – interest on tax liens
Chairman Connolly noted that SB 533 on teen driving died in committee. Discussion ensued, with input from Michael H. Long, Senior Assistant County Attorney. Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board solicit support and encourage the Fairfax Delegate who voted against it to move to reconsider and revive the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
With reference to the Legislative Report dated
Chairman Connolly briefed the Board on the status of other bills and the report, and he discussed the Commonwealth debt ceiling.
Following input from Katie Boyle, legislative staff, Office of the
Supervisor Gross called the Board’s attention to HB 287, which was not discussed at the committee meeting. It relates to examinations for applicants for driver’s licenses and reads, “All examinations of applicants for the written or otherwise shall be conducted exclusively in English language. The Department [of Motor Vehicles] shall neither supply nor permit the use of interpreters in connection with conducting examinations of applicants.” Supervisor Gross moved that the Board direct staff to monitor this bill and report with the potential impact to the residents of the County. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Additional discussion ensued regarding SB 138, concerning real estate tax assessments, with input from Mr. Long. Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide additional information on this bill including its impact on senior citizens. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide additional information regarding a bill concerning the Bay Bridge Tunnel Commission and related funds. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Additional discussion ensued regarding legislation involving the
The Board voted to accept the Legislative Report dated January 23, 2006, as amended, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as abstaining from action on SB 138 until he has further information. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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(BACs) A. HEATH ONTHANK MEMORIAL AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Clifford Fields as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Ms. Jane Gwinn as the Braddock District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Ms. Jeanne McChesney as the Dranesville District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Ronald Copeland as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Mr. Joseph Blackwell as the Lee District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Ms. Eileen Garnett as the Mason District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Mr. Mack Rhoades, Jr., as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Ms. Ernestine Heastie as the Providence District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Mr. Philip Rosenthal as the Springfield District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
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 appointment of the Lee District Representative to the Advisory Social Services Board.
AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Carol Ann Hawn as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Mr. Mark Searle as the Sully District Business Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Airports Advisory Committee:
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Mr. David Edwards as the
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Mount Vernon District Business and Mount Vernon District Representatives to the Airports Advisory Committee.
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
ATHLETIC COUNCIL
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Ms. Jeny Beausoliel as the Mason District Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Diversity Alternate and Hunter Mill District Alternate Representatives to the Athletic Council.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. Frederick Haynes as the At-Large #1 Representative to the Audit Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #2 Representative to the Audit Committee.
COMMISSION ON AGING
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Eileen Duggan to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Frances McWhorter as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Commission on Aging. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Mr. Charles Dane as the Braddock District Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Robert Neuman as the Donor Family Member Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Ms. Lisa Kory as the Dranesville District Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Medical Community and Sully District Representatives to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD
Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Ms. Shavonta Green as the Lee District Representative to the Community Action Advisory Board. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community Criminal Justice Board:
· Mr. Todd Petit as the Office of the Public Defender Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COUNTYWIDE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (TRAILS) COMMITTEE
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Mr. Allan Jones as the Braddock District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of Mr. Wade Smith as the Dranesville District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Bruce Wright as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. Robert Michie as the Lee District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. This motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Mr. Roy Brooks, Jr., as the Mason District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Mr. Roger Diedrich as the Providence District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. This motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Mr. Michael Shannon as the Springfield District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee:
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Ms.
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Mr. Daniel Iglhaut as the Northern
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Diana Saccone Handy as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Environmental Quality Advisory Council. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Ms. Rachel Rifkind as the Mason District Representative to the Environmental Quality Advisory Council. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Fairfax Community Long Term Care Coordinating Council:
· Ms. Marcia Hoexter as the Advisory Social Services Board Representative
This motion, the second to which was indistinguishable, carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Ms. Terri Fox as the Mason District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Geotechnical Review Board:
· Mr. Daniel S. Rom as the Primary #2 Representative
Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council:
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Mr. John Harold as the
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Mr. George Ashley as the
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Providence District Representative to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING
The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock, Mason, and Providence District Representatives to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.
POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD
Supervisor Hyland moved the appointment of Mr. Craig Dyson as the Citizen At-Large #1 Representative of the Police Officers Retirement System Board. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
ROAD VIEWERS BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #4 Representative to the Road Viewers Board.
ROUTE 28 HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Mr. Scott Crabtree as the Resident/Owner #1 Representative to the Route 28 Highway Transportation District Advisory Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Mr. William Keech as the Resident/Owner #2 Representative to the Route 28 Highway Transportation District Advisory Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Jeffrey Fairfield as the Resident/Owner #3 Representative to the Route 28 Highway Transportation District Advisory Board. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Marjorie Castro to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Omar Kader as the At-Large #2 Representative to the Small Business Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Braddock District Representative to the Small Business Commission.
The Board deferred the appointment of the
TENANT LANDLORD COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointments of the Tenant Member #1 and Landlord Member #1 Representatives to the Tenant Landlord Commission.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill and Providence District Representatives to the Transportation Advisory Commission.
WETLANDS BOARD
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Mary Lou Melley as the At-Large #2 Representative to the Wetlands Board. This motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
VIRGINIA 2007 COMMUNITY CITIZENS PLANNING COMMITTEE
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Virginia 2007 Community Citizens Planning Committee:
· Mr. Luis Parada as the Hispanic Community Representative
· Mr. Frank McNally as the Smithsonian Institution Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
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13. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Supervisor Gross called the Board’s attention Admin 5 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing Regarding the Conveyance of County-Owned Property to the Fairfax County Park Authority and announced that this will increase the amount of land in the Park System.
Supervisor Frey noted that, from his understanding, other County owned properties will be added to the Fairfax County Park Authority system soon.
Discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin,
Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend the motion to add the parcel located at
Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide a status report regarding the Berman Tract. Without objection, it was so ordered.
The question was called on the motion, as amended, 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 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE,
(R) Approved the request that the streets listed below be accepted into the State Secondary System.
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The Mount at Tysons Corner |