REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
MONDAY
March 27, 2006
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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,
BOARD MATTER
1. GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS (9:47 a.m.)
Chairman Connolly and other Board Members expressed enthusiasm over the
Chairman Connolly announced that GMU is now the largest university in
Supervisor Hudgins announced that Goldie Harrison, a member of her staff in the Hunter Mill District Office, was also an alumna of GMU.
Supervisor McConnell announced that she had two sons that graduated from GMU, and she currently has a grandson that attends.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board discussed the success of the GMU men’s basketball team. See Clerk’s Summary Item #27.)
AGENDA ITEMS
2. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to those
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the coordinators of the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. MEG CROSSETT AND OTHERS OF THE SAINT BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION (10:03 a.m.)
Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Meg Crossett, local coordinator of the Centreville Saint Baldrick’s event, and others of the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation for their work in raising the awareness of childhood cancer. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly expressed thanks to Supervisor Frey for shaving his head to bring more awareness to this important cause.
The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being out of the room.
4. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. COLLEEN ZANIN, MS. KATIE FALLON, AND VALENTINE (10:10 a.m.)
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Colleen Zanin, founder; Katie Fallon, program director; and Valentine the horse, on the thirtieth anniversary of the Lift Me Up! Program. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
5. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. GIL McCUTCHEON (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT) (10:17 a.m.)
(BACs) Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Gil McCutcheon, Mount Vernon District Representative to the Park Authority, on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday. Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
6. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2006 AS “IMMUNIZATION MONTH” IN
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2006, as “Immunization Month” in
Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to publicize and promote Immunization Month in multiple languages. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
7. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2006 AS “FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2006 as “Fair Housing Month” in
8. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2006 AS “CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” IN
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2006 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in
9. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS; FAITH PARTNER COMMUNITIES; THE LAMB CENTER; FAIRFAX AREA CHRISTIAN EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED (FACETS); AND THE COUNTY (10:56 a.m.)
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the Council on Homelessness; faith partner communities; the
10. 10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD (ASSB) ANNUAL REPORT (11:11 a.m.)
(BACs) Marcus Simon, Chairman, ASSB, presented its annual report. Mr. Simon recognized the contributions of Ryan Kelly, Braddock District Representative to the ASSB, who served as Chairman until January 2006 when he reported for reserve duty in
Following the report, discussion ensued with input from Mr. Simon, regarding the disparity of African-American youths in the foster care system.
Following additional discussion regarding the aging population, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board:
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Direct staff to request the ASSB to review the issue of guardianship for aging adults.
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Add the guardianship issue to the agenda of the newly formed Board’s Committee on Aging.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board’s Committee on Aging also add to its agenda the issue of the role of the courts and where people have to go. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Supervisor Kauffman, Chair, Board’s Committee on Aging, noted that the kick-off date for the new committee is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2006.
11. 10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS ANNUAL MESSAGE (11:27 a.m.)
Linda Wimpey, Chairperson, Council on Homelessness, presented its annual message.
Jane Kornblut, Vice-Chairperson, presented the planning process to end homelessness. Ms. Kornblut announced that A Community Summit to End Homelessness: Creating a Blueprint for Success, is scheduled for April 7, 2006. The Freddie Mac Foundation and Freddie Mac Corporation are sponsoring this day-long event at the Freddie Mac headquarters in Tysons Corner. The summit will bring the community leaders together to develop strategies to prevent and end homelessness. Ms. Kornblut acknowledged and recognized members of the Planning Committee and Council who were in the Board Auditorium.
Chairman Connolly, on behalf of the Board, thanked the members for their work.
Following discussion regarding the upcoming Community Summit to End Homelessness, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to publicize the summit, scheduled for April 7, 2006. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Supervisor Gross noted that one of the partners in the County’s effort to end homelessness and provide affordable housing is Habitat for Humanity. She announced that she, along with Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly had recently helped work on a Habitat for Humanity House at Briarwood Trace and she showed Board Members a picture that the four had taken in front of the house that was being built. Supervisor Gross also noted that Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor Smyth’s husbands had helped.
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12. 10:30 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) ANNUAL REPORT (11:46 a.m.)
(BACs) Chairman Connolly noted that most Board Members had not received copies of the EDA annual report. Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the EDA to submit future reports to fit the timing of the Board meeting cycle. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Steven L. Davis, Commission Chairman, EDA, presented its annual report.
Following the report, discussion ensued concerning EDA’s mission, with input by Dr. Gerald L. Gordon, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), EDA, concerning the impact of transportation in attracting and retaining business in the County, and the role EDA could play in transportation implementation and development.
Discussion continued concerning the impact of the Base Realignment and Closing
Commission (BRAC) recommendations to transfer 22,000 positions to
Supervisor Hyland recognized EDA’s unique ability to encourage its partners to become engaged in communicating local transportation concerns with the appropriate authorities in Richmond and discussion ensued concerning the number of relationships that exist that could further this effort, as well as EDA’s efforts to bring in more small businesses to the County. Dr. Gordon added that at least 90 percent of the companies that the EDA deals with each year, on either an attraction or retention bases, are small businesses. Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct EDA staff to provide statistics on that subject. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Discussion continued concerning defense contractors who might have an interest in gravitating toward
Supervisor Kauffman stated that buried in the County budget is a policy decision regarding marketing revitalization areas. For many years there was discussion about the role EDA does/might play in revitalization. In reviewing the budget for 2007, Supervisor Kauffman asked that the Board and EDA consider crafting a specific contract, with very specific measurable goals, to allow the EDA, through direct funding, to market the County’s revitalization areas as part of the overall advertising program. Mr. Davis stated that the EDA would take that request under advisement.
Chairman Connolly concluded that this was an ongoing dialogue and offered, as Supervisor McConnell had suggested earlier, a board-to-board meeting at a future time to further discuss these matters, and thanked the representatives of the EDA for their presentation.
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13. 10:45 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS, AND ADVISORY GROUPS (12:17 p.m.)
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(BACs) A. HEATH ONTHANK MEMORIAL AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee.
AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Elizabeth Bradsher as the At-Large Principal Representative to the Athletic Council. Supervisor McConnell 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS (BOE)
The Board deferred the appointment of the Attorney #1 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.
COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Ms. Peggy Myers as the Medical Community Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Chairman’s and Sully District Representatives to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community Action Advisory Board:
· Mr. Louis D’Alessandro as the Federation of Citizens Associations Representative
Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill and Springfield District Representatives to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Community Action Advisory Board:
· Mr. Dennis Fee as the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Representative
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Mr. Derwin Overton as the Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources (OAR) of
· Mr. Todd Petit as the Office of the Public Defender Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
DULLES RAIL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, PHASE I
Supervisor Smyth moved the following reappointments to the Dulles Rail Transportation Improvement District Advisory Board, Phase I:
· Mr. Mark Foerster as the At-Large #4 Representative
· Mr. Gerald Halpin as the At-Large #5 Representative
· Mr. Michael Cooper as the At-Large #6 Representative
This motion, the second to which was indistinguishable, carried by a unanimous vote.
ENGINEERING STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Robert Norwood as the Citizen #1 Representative to the Engineering Standards Review Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Paul Noursi as the Citizen #3 Representative to the Engineering Standards Review Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Citizen #2 Representative to the Engineering Standards Review Committee.
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Engineering Standards Review Committee:
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Mr. Bruce Titus as the
· Mr. Doug Palatt as the Heavy Construction Contractors Association of Northern Virginia Representative
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Mr. Kevin Nelson as the
· Mr. Theodore Britt as the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers Representative
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Mr. Robert Scheller as the
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill and Providence District Representatives to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Fairfax Community Long Term Care Coordinating Council:
· Ms. Barbara Watts as a Business/Corporation Representative
Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois provided notice of her intent to nominate Ms. Jean McNeal as the Dranesville District Representative for appointment to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board at the next Board meeting.
HISTORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #1 Representative to the History Commission.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following reappointments to the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee:
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Mr. Thomas Haser as the
· Mr. Thomas Mukai as the Federation of Citizens Associations Representative
Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Providence District Representative to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.
The Board deferred the appointment of the
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.
ROAD VIEWERS BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #4 Representative to the Road Viewers Board.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the following reappointments to the Southgate Community Center Advisory Council:
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Ms. Janet Bradshaw as the
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Mr. Roosevelt Calbert as the
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Mr. Bob Dim as the
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Miss Petheree Norman as the
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Ms. Ella Lee as the
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Mr. John Lovaas as the
Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the
TENANT LANDLORD COMMISSION
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Andrew Chelena as the Tenant Member #1 Representative to the Tenant Landlord Commission. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Landlord Member #1 Representative to the Tenant Landlord Commission.
TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Trails and Sidewalks Committee.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill and Providence District Representatives to the Transportation Advisory Commission.
UNIFORMED RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Board deferred the appointment of the Citizen #2 Representative to the Uniformed Retirement System.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
LAND USE INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY GROUP
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Land Use Information Accessibility Advisory Group:
· Ms. Anne Kanter as the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee (ITPAC) Representative
· Ms. Allison Anderson as the Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) Representative
Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
TYSONS CORNER TRANSPORTATION AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.
Chairman Connolly noted that the Chair of the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee was currently vacant and that the Board had the responsibility of appointing the Chair. Therefore, he moved the appointment of the Honorable James M. Scott, Countywide #3 Representative, as the interim Chair to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee. Supervisor McConnell and Supervisor Smyth jointly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
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14. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (12:23 p.m.)
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Smyth seconded 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.”
ADMIN 1 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPOT BLIGHT ABATEMENT ORDINANCE FOR
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on May 15, 2006, at 4 p.m. to consider adoption of a Spot Blight Abatement Ordinance for 7343 Hooes Road, Springfield, VA, 22150 [Tax Map Number 090-3-((01))-0023].
ADMIN 2 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (FCRHA) TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM AND THE RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PUBLIC HOUSING FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Authorized FCRHA to accept $63,000 for the Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency program and $63,000 for the Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Super Notice of Funding Availability.
ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
Authorized the Fairfax-Falls Church CSB to apply for and accept SAMHSA funds of $400,000 annually for five years. If awarded, this grant will provide funds to develop an Assertive Community Treatment Team which will expand outreach, case management, and treatment services for homeless clients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CREATION/ENLARGEMENT/DE-CREATION/ RE-CREATION OF SMALL AND LOCAL SANITARY DISTRICTS FOR REFUSE/RECYCLING AND/OR LEAF COLLECTION SERVICES (DRANESVILLE, MASON,
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on May 1, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following changes to small and local sanitary districts for refuse, recycling and/or leaf collection services in accordance with the Board’s adopted criteria for Creation/Enlargement/Withdrawal of Small or Local Sanitary Districts.
Sanitary District |
Action |
Service |
Recommendation |
Local District 1A21 Within Small District 1 Within Dranesville District ( |
Enlarge 21 Units |
Refuse, Recycling, and Leaf |
Approve |
Small District 7 Within Dranesville District ( |
Enlarge 20 Units |
Refuse, Recycling, and Leaf |
Approve |
Local District 1A11 Within Small District 1 Within Dranesville District ( |
Enlarge 24 Units |
Refuse, Recycling, and Leaf |
Approve |
Small District 4 Within ( |
Enlarge 1 Unit |
Refuse, Recycling, and Leaf |
Approve |
Small District 1 Within (Seven Oaks) |
De-Create/ Re-Create 47 Units |
Refuse, Recycling, and Leaf |
Approve |
Small District 11 Within (Seven Oaks) |
Create 47 Units |
Refuse and Recycling |
Approve |
Small District 11 Within Providence District ( |
Enlarge 1 Unit |
Refuse and Recycling |
Approve |
Local District 1B Within Small District 1 Within Mount Vernon District ( |
Enlarge 23 Units |
Refuse, Recycling, and Leaf |
Approve |
ADMIN 5 – RESOLUTION TO INSTALL A “WATCH FOR CHILDREN” SIGN ON HIDDEN CREEK DRIVE AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)
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Adopted the Resolution endorsing the installation of a “Watch for Children” sign on
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Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to install the necessary sign at the earliest possible date. |
ADMIN 6 – INSTALLATION OF A MULTI-WAY STOP AT
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Endorsed the installation of a multi-way stop at
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Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to install the necessary signs at the earliest possible date.
ADMIN 7 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 2002-SU-039, DENNIS AND KAREN HOGGE (SULLY DISTRICT)
(AT) Approved the request for 18 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 2002-SU-039 to August 4, 2007, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.
ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVISED FALLS CHURCH/JAMES LEE/
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on May 1, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. to consider the revised and updated Falls Church/James Lee/Southgate Neighborhood Improvement Program and Conservation Plan.
15. A-1 – AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) TO ADMINISTER COUNTYWIDE PEDESTRIAN, SAFETY, AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS (12:24 p.m.)
On motion of Supervisor Bulova, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by unanimous vote, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized execution of a project agreement, in substantial form, between VDOT and the County for the use of Secondary Road Funds allocated for Traffic Services/Pedestrian Improvements to administer Countywide pedestrian, safety, and access improvements. The estimated total project cost for the pedestrian improvements is $1,250,825, which is funded by Secondary Road Funds allocated for Traffic Servic