CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY
REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY
June 26, 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 Government Center at Fairfax, Virginia, on Monday, June 26, 2006, at 9:46 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 Elaine McConnell, Springfield District
· Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District
Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville 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, Administrative Assistant, Office of the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; Patti M. Hicks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Denise Scott, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD MATTERS
1. MOMENT OF SILENCE (9:47 a.m.)
Supervisor Gross asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of:
· Corporal Andy Anderson, who died on June 6, 2006, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, in a mortar blast. He was a graduate of the class of 2001 at Jeb Stuart High School.
· Ambassador Josiah Horton Beeman V, former chairman of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), who died recently. She noted that he also served as the Mason District Representative to the CSB.
Supervisor Gross stated that there was a blue ribbon panel to review mental health and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to rename the panel the Beeman Commission. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the County Executive to make arrangements for County flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Corporal Anderson. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Supervisor Frey asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Roger Bostic, who died recently. Mr. Bostic was a resident of Centreville who owned and operated an old-time hardware store.
2. ABSENCE OF DRANESVILLE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR DUBOIS (9:50 a.m.)
Chairman Connolly announced that Supervisor DuBois would be necessarily absent today but the Board had her consent to proceed with appointments.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board made appointments to Citizen Boards, Authorities, Commissions, and Advisory Groups. See Clerk’s Summary Item #12.)
AGENDA ITEMS
3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. JOHN FISHER (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT) (9:50 a.m.)
Supervisor Smyth moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to John Fisher, an Eagle Scout, for his commitment and dedication to the Mantua community and Fire Station Number 23. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
4. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. DINGWALL FLEARY (HUNTER MILL DISTRICT) (9:55 a.m.)
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Mr. Dingwall Fleary for ten years of service as music director and principal conductor of the Reston Community Orchestra. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
5. RECOGNITION OF JANE W. GWINN (10:02 a.m.)
Chairman Connolly recognized the presence of Jane W. Gwinn, former Zoning Administrator, and warmly welcomed her to the Board Auditorium.
AGENDA ITEMS
6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. KEVIN BRUGMAN (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT) (10:02 a.m.)
(BACs) Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Kevin Brugman for his service on the Trails and Sidewalks Committee, formerly known as the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation Committee. Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued and Chairman Connolly identified several ongoing projects in the County.
The question was called on the motion, and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
7. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO CULMORE’S YOUTH ORGANIZERS, SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AND VOLUNTEERS (MASON DISTRICT) (10:08 a.m.)
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the youth organizers, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for the third annual Culmore Cleanup which was held on April 29, 2006. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
8. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVES (10:13 a.m.)
Following comments about the “All Fairfax Reads” program, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to the County Public Library and appropriate representatives and sponsors for the Countywide reading program, “All Fairfax Reads” with this year’s selection, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
9. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 25–JULY 1, 2006, AS “MOSQUITO AWARENESS WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY (10:21 a.m.)
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 25–July 1, 2006, as “Mosquito Awareness Week” in Fairfax County and urged all residents to “say no to mosquitoes” by eliminating mosquito breeding sites around their home and to prevent mosquito bites by wearing light-colored, long, loose-fitting clothing and using products containing DEET and federally approved insect repellants. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued and Chairman Connolly thanked the Health Department employees for educating the public about insect control. Supervisor Gross recognized the contributions of Dr. Jorge Arias, West Nile Virus Supervisor, Health Department, who is the lead authority in the world on mosquitoes.
The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Discussion continued with input from Dr. Arias concerning the status of the West Nile Virus in the County. Dr. Arias noted that there was a new brochure available on the Asian Tiger mosquito that was printed in seven different languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu and Farzi.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
10. 10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT (10:31 a.m.)
(BACs) Lynne Garvey Wark, Immediate Past Chair, History Commission, presented the annual report. She was accompanied by Robert E. Beach, the current Commission Chair, and Anne M. Barnes, the current Vice-Chair.
Ms. Wark noted that some of the Commission’s recent accomplishments included a highly successful History Conference in November as well as the publication of Braddock’s True Gold, 20th Century Life in the Heart of Fairfax County. Other projects include the marking in the Clifton area of the Ivakota Farm as well as republishing Beginning at a White Oak.
Ms. Wark distributed copies of an oral history in book form entitled A Country Boy’s View: Living in Clifton, Virginia in the 1950s, written by Mike Foley.
Discussion ensued concerning historical markers and Supervisor Hudgins noted the Commission’s work in producing a video on African-American churches and their contributions.
Supervisor Hudgins called the Board’s attention to a question that had been raised regarding the inventory and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to keep abreast of those to ensure that resources are available to do the inventory and maintain the history. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Discussion ensued regarding the lack of safe storage space for the Commission files.
Following further discussion on the value of oral histories, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Commission to provide an errata sheet to its report because the Mason District Commissioner was not listed in the biographical sketches. Without objection, it was so ordered.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board took action on finding space for the Commission and the Virginia Room in relation to creating a County History Museum. See Clerk’s Summary Item #34.)
11. 10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE A. HEATH ONTHANK AWARDS (10:48 a.m.)
(BACs) The Honorable Rosemarie Annunziata, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, gave a brief presentation regarding the A. Heath Onthank Awards, the highest honor the County bestows on its employees. Jane W. Gwinn, Chairman, A. Heath Onthank Award Selection Committee, introduced the Committee members.
Peter J. Schroth, Director, Department of Human Resources, announced the 2006 A. Heath Onthank Award recipients as follows:
· A. Douglas Allen, Master Police Officer, Police Department
· Thomas N. Black, Master Police Officer, Police Department
· Peter Coles, Safety and Security Assistant, Herndon High School
· Barbara G. Emerson, Budget Analyst IV, Department of Management and Budget
· Sousan Frankeberger, Park/Recreation Specialist IV, Park Authority
· Howard Houghton, Management Analyst II, Department of Family Services
· Robert A. Joy, Fire Technician, Fire and Rescue Department
· Edward L. Long, Jr., Deputy County Executive, Office of the County Executive
· Awilda Perez, Student Information Assistant, Deer Park Elementary School
· Peter M. Schumann, Engineer III, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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12. 10:30 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS, AND ADVISORY GROUPS (11:11 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.
ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
The Board deferred the appointments of the Mount Vernon and Providence District Representative to the Advisory Social Services Board.
AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Brent Reynolds to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Beverly Wright Caruso as the Braddock District Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
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 Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Kerri Gilmore Mesiah as the At-Large Women’s Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Mr. J. Roger Sims, III as the Springfield District Principal Representative to the Athletic Council. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Diversity Alternate Representative, At-Large Women’s Principal Representative, and Hunter Mill District Alternate Representative 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 Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
On behalf of Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Ms. Deborah Pietras as the Dranesville District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Regina Jordan as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Ms. Ika Joiner as the Mason District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Mr. Mack Rhoades as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Ms. Emilie Miller as the Providence District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Ms. Diane McIntyre as the Springfield District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Ms. Olga Hernandez as the Sully District Representative to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock and Lee District Representatives to the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS
The Board deferred the appointment of the Freeholder #3 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.
CELEBRATE FAIRFAX, INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Peter Murphy to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Cheryl Berry-Gaines as the At-Large #4 Representative to the Celebrate Fairfax, Incorporated Board of Directors. Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL, FAIRFAX COUNTY
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Francisco Semião as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Colin Campbell as the Braddock District Representative to the Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Ms. Johna Gagnon as the Lee District Representative to the Fairfax County Citizens Corps Council. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville, Hunter Mill, Mason, Mount Vernon, Providence, Springfield, and Sully District Representatives to the Fairfax County Citizens Corps Council.
COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD
The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville, Hunter Mill, and Springfield District Representatives to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Michael Horwatt as the At-Large #3 Citizen Representative to the Economic Development Authority. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #4 Citizen Representative to the Economic Development Authority.
ENGINEERING STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Engineering Standards Review Committee:
· Mr. James Davis as the Federation of Citizens Associations Representative
Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Citizen #2 Representative to the Engineering Standards Review Committee.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Smyth moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Environmental Quality Advisory Council:
· Ms. Lipi Gupta as the Student Representative
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Springfield District Representative to the Environmental Quality Advisory Council.
FAIRFAX AREA DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD
Supervisor Hudgins moved the appointment of Ms. Michele Hymer Blitz to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Aaron Gray as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
FAIRFAX COMMUNITY LONG TERM CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Fairfax County Community Long Term Care Coordinating Council:
· Mr. Ian Kremer as the Alzheimer’s Association Representative
· Ms. Linda Shively as the Business/Corporation #10 Representative
· Ms. Jessica Burmester as the Community #1 Representative
· Ms. Nancy Mercer as the Community #2 Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
FAIRFAX COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Stephen Fuller as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors. Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. David Melugin as the Lee District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Mr. Roland David Gunn as the Springfield District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of General Joseph Anderson as the Sully District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors:
· Mr. Ben Hiatt as the Northern Virginia Hospitality Council #6 Representative
· Mr. Michael Sternberg as the Northern Virginia Hospitality Council #9 Representative
· Mr. Richard Frisch as the Northern Virginia Hospitality Council #11 Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board noted the death of Ambassador Josiah Beeman. See Clerk’s Summary Item #1.)
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Diane Engster as the At-Large #1 (Chairman’s) Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Raymond Burmester as the Braddock District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Glenn Kamber as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large #1 Representative, and the Lee and Mason District Representatives to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the memorial service recently held for the late Ambassador Josiah Beeman, Chairman of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board requested recognition of the outgoing Lee District Representative. See Clerk’s Summary Item #48.)
GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Geotechnical Review Board:
· Mr. I. Al Nouri as the Primary #1 Representative
This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY BOARD
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. James Sutton as the Consumer #3 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Nancy Kader as the Consumer #5 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Dr. Samer Ellahham as the Provider #1 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Dr. Stephen Goldberger as the Provider #3 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Consumer #1 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.
HISTORY COMMISSION
On behalf of Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Carole Herrick as the At-Large #1 Representative to the History Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Braddock District #2 Representative to the Human Services Council.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Amy Smarr as the Providence District Representative to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. H. Patrick Walters as the Fairfax County #2 Representative to the Northern Virginia Community College Board. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING
On behalf of Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Ms. Janet Auerbach as the Dranesville District Representative to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Adam Parnes as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving:
· The Honorable Thomas Mann as the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Representative
This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by a a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock and Mason District Representatives to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.
POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD
Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Mr. Stuart Rakoff as the Citizen At-Large #3 Representative to the Police Officers Retirement System Board of Trustees. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
ROAD VIEWERS BOARD
Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Mr. Stephen Still as the At-Large #4 Representative to the Road Viewers Board. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Dranesville District Representative to the Small Business Commission.
SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Reston Association #4 Representative to the Southgate Community Center Advisory Council.
TENANT LANDLORD COMMISSION
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Ms. Karen Geier-Smith to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Steven Larimer as the Landlord Member #1 Representative to the Tenant Landlord Commission. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Brent Reynolds to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Allan Jones as the Braddock District Representative to the Trails and Sidewalks Committee. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Trails and Sidewalks Committee:
· Mr. Dennis Frew as the Washington Area Bicyclist Association Representative
This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Trails and Sidewalks Committee.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. George Baker as the At-Large Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Ms. Janyce Hedetniemi as the Braddock District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
On behalf of Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Mr. Brian Deery as the Dranesville District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. Harry Zimmerman, Jr. as the Lee District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Mr. Roger Hoskin as the Mason District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Mr. Earl Layton Flanagan as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor McConnell moved the reappointment of Mr. Eric Thiel as the Springfield District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Mr. Jeff Parnes as the Sully District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill and Providence District Representatives to the Transportation Advisory Commission.
TREE COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointments of the Lee and Springfield District Representatives to the Tree Commission.
UNIFORMED RETIREMENT SYSTEM
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Uniformed Retirement System:
· Deputy Chief Kevin Kincaid as the Fire and Rescue #2 Representative
Supervisor Gross and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Citizen #2 Representative to the Uniformed Retirement System.
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMMISSION
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor Gross moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Volunteer Fire Commission:
· Mr. Timothy Fleming as the Volunteer Fire Chief’s Association Representative
· Mr. Gerald Strider as the Zone I Representative
· Mr. John F.X. Ryan as the Zone II Representative
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
WATER AUTHORITY
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Richard Terwilliger as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Water Authority. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Mr. Paul Andino as the Braddock District Representative to the Water Authority. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Mr. Frank Begovich as the Lee District Representative to the Water Authority. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
WETLANDS BOARD
Supervisor Hyland moved the appointment of Mr. Raymond Murphy to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Charles Creighton as the Mount Vernon District #3 Representative to the Wetlands Board. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
LAND USE INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY GROUP
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Land Use Information Accessibility Advisory Group:
· Mr. Daniel Gonzalez as the Northern Virginia Technology Council Representative
Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
TYSONS CORNER TRANSPORTATION AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Chairman’s Representative, the Providence District #2 Representative, and Sully District Representative to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.
VIRGINIA 2007 COMMUNITY CITIZEN PLANNING COMMITTEE
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Smyth moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Virginia 2007 Community Citizen Planning Committee:
· Ms. Margaret Koplitz as the Library Board Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (11:28 a.m.)
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly noted that Admin 6 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on a Proposal to Abandon Wimsatt Road (Braddock District) proposes to give the road to the Washington Post.
Supervisor Smyth called the Board’s attention to Admin 3 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, by Enacting Chapter 109.1 (Solid Waste Management) and Repealing Chapter 109 (Solid Waste) and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide information for additional refuse collection due to recent storms. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Discussion ensued, with input from Joyce Doughty, Director, Division of Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, regarding the impact on small haulers of the ten bag recycling limit. Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to monitor and provide additional information regarding this issue. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon notification from staff, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion to accept the following correction to a typographical error on handwritten page 34, Section 109.1-5-2 (a) of the Board Agenda Item dated June 26, 2006: “No person shall willfully contract with a solid waste collector(s) or recycling business who does not possess a Certificate to Operate collection services or is not registered with Fairfax County.” This was accepted.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Further discussion ensued regarding Section 109.1-2-3, Recycling from Non-Residential Properties.
Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend the motion by amending the language found on handwritten page 15 to include schools and other institutions. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Discussion continued regarding Section 109.1-2-3 with input from David P. Bobzien, County Attorney, regarding the procedural matter to amend this item to include schools and other institutions.
The question was called on the motion to approve the Administrative Items, as amended, and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend Admin 3, handwritten page 38, Section 109.1-5-5(f) by replacing “two weeks” with “ten days.” This was accepted.
The question was called on the motion to approve the Administrative Items, as further amended, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Supervisor Bulova noted that Admin 6 was being considered because it is a cul-de-sac that only serves the Washington Post and Dominion Virginia Power, and it relieves the State from having to maintain that portion of the road and is a security and safety issue.
ADMIN 1 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITIES REVIEW APPLICATIONS (BRADDOCK AND SULLY DISTRICTS)
Approved an extension of review period for the following 2232 Public Facilities Review Applications:
Application Number |
Description |
New Date |
FSA-Y99-29-1 |
Nextel Communications of the Mid‑Atlantic, Incorporated Expand equipment compound and add generator 2750 Towerview Road Sully District |
September 4, 2006 |
FSA-B01-35-1 |
Nextel Communications of the Mid‑Atlantic, Incorporated Raise level of existing antennas on existing 120-foot monopole (Braddock District) |
September 7, 2006 |
ADMIN 2 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE, MASON, AND PROVIDENCE DISTRICTS)
(R) Approved the request that the following streets be accepted into the State System.
Subdivision |
District |
Street
|
Talah
Sunset Lane
Morgan Chase
Morgan Chase
McLean Place |
Dranesville
Mason
Providence
Providence
Providence |
Emerson Avenue Route 1811
Sunset Lane Route 895 Additional ROW Only
Capital Beltway Route I-495 Additional ROW Only
Coal Train Drive
Railroad Street Route 697 Additional ROW Only
Magarity Road Route 650 Additional ROW Only |
ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX BY ENACTING CHAPTER 109.1 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 109 (SOLID WASTE)
(A) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board took additional action regarding this item. See page 19.)
Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on July 10, 2006, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, by enacting Chapter 109.1 (Solid Waste Management) and repealing Chapter 109 (Solid Waste).
ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ABANDON PART OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JOCELYNE COURT (SULLY DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on July 31, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. to consider a proposal to abandon part of the right-of-way of Jocelyne Court (Sully District).
ADMIN 5 – APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES FOR ROCK CANYON DRIVE AND OLD CHESTERBROOK ROAD AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (SULLY AND DRANESVILLE DISTRICTS)
· Endorsed the traffic calming plans for Rock Canyon Drive and Old Chesterbrook Road as proposed by staff and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), consisting of the following:
· Two speed tables on Rock Canyon Drive
· Parking and bike lanes, two speed humps, and a speed table on Old Chesterbrook Road
· Directed staff to request VDOT to install the approved measures as soon as possible.
ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ABANDON WIMSATT ROAD (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(A) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board discussed this item. See pages 19 and 20.)
Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on July 31, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. to consider the abandonment of Wimsatt Road.
ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, EXPANDING THE LAKE BRADDOCK RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 5 (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on July 31, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, expanding the Lake Braddock RPPD, District 5. The proposed expansion includes Tilia Court (Route 6449).
14. A-1 – APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO PERSONNEL REGULATIONS EXPANDING HOLIDAY COMPENSATION, CLARIFYING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL, AMENDING MILITARY LEAVE PROVISIONS, DETAILING PURPOSE OF WORK IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES (CHAPTERS 4, 10, AND 12) AND THE ADDITION OF JULY 3, 2006, AS A COUNTY HOLIDAY (11:40 a.m.)
Supervisor Gross moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the proposed revisions to Chapters 4 and 10 of the Personnel Regulations expanding the holiday compensation, clarifying shift differential, amending military leave provisions, and housekeeping changes. Supervisor Gross noted the withdrawal of the Chapter 12 revisions. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued and Chairman Connolly noted that during the 2006 Celebrate Fairfax Sneak Peek, several employees pointed out that the July 4 holiday fell on a Tuesday and asked if Monday, July 3, 2006, could be considered a County holiday.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion to direct staff to include Monday, July 3, 2006, as part of the July 4, 2006, County holiday. This was accepted.
The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with additional information on the withdrawn revisions to Chapter 12. Without objection, it was so ordered.
15. A-2 – CHANGES TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PURCHASING RESOLUTION (11:42 a.m.)
(R) On motion of Supervisor Bulova, seconded by Supervisor Gross, and carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor DuBois being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved the changes to the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution as outlined in the Board Agenda Item dated June 26, 2006, to become effective upon approval. These proposed changes incorporate modifications resulting from legislation enacted during the 2006 session of the Virginia General Assembly and other administrative changes recommended by staff.
16. A-3 – ENDORSEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR A WAIVER FROM FEDERAL SPECTRUM ALLOCATION RULES TO PERMIT PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION TO PROCEED WITH PLANNING FOR A REGIONAL WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORK (11:43 a.m.)
Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and support the waiver request described in the Board Agenda Item dated June 26, 2006, and authorize staff to convey that support to the Federal Communications Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; Wanda Gibson, Director, Department of Information Technology; and Michael Long, Senior Assistant County Attorney, regarding the impact of this process on the County.
The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
17. A-4 – APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NEXTEL OPERATIONS INCORPORATED REGARDING PLANNING FUNDING FOR 800 MHz RADIO SYSTEMS RECONFIGURATION COSTS (11:46 a.m.)
Supervisor Smyth moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and:
· Approve the Planning Funding Agreement.
· Authorize the County Executive to sign the agreement on behalf of the County.
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; Wanda Gibson, Director, Department of Information Technology (DIT); Michael Long, Senior Assistant County Attorney; and David Barney, staff, DIT, regarding the reconfiguration costs.
Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with progress reports on the conversion. Without objection, it was so ordered.
The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
18. A-5 – APPROVAL OF A PILOT “LEASE-UP TO HOMEOWNERSHIP” PROGRAM TO ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES MOVE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP AND REALLOCATION IN FUND 145, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT, TO PROVIDE TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (11:54 a.m.)
Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the reallocation of funds within Fund 145 to establish and implement a new County “Lease-Up to Homeownership” self-sufficiency pilot program for homeless families. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued with input from Douglas Lynott, Senior Program Manager (HOME Program), Real Estate Finance and Grants Management, Department of Housing and Community Development; and Kathy Froyd, Director, Children, Youth and Family Division, Department of Family Services, regarding total costs of the program and reallocation of funding.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with a status report detailing the costs. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
19. A-6 – APPROVAL TO REALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM FUND 145, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AS A LOAN TO BIRMINGHAM GREEN ASSISTED LIVING, INCORPORATED, TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADULT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AT BIRMINGHAM GREEN (PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY) (12:07 p.m.)
Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve additional funding in the amount of up to $675,000 for the construction of a new adult assisted living facility at Birmingham Green. The additional funds are being requested due to the increased cost of construction of the facility, and the amount requested represents the County’s share of the overall increased cost. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
Following discussion, with input from Louise Milder, Associate Director for Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Finance and Grants Management Division, Department of Housing and Community Development, regarding increased costs and the funding formula, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.
20. A-7 – APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACT AWARD – PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS CENTER (PSTOC) AND FORENSICS FACILITY (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT) (12:09 p.m.)
At the request of Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, Chairman Connolly announced that the Board would consider this item following closed session.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board took action on this item. See Clerk’s Summary Item #63.)
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
21. SAFE STAFFING ON FIRE EQUIPMENT (12:10 p.m.)
(BACs) Chairman Connolly noted the omission of an agenda item from the County Executive’s items and he asked Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, to provide details.
Mr. Griffin indicated that in the process of preparing this agenda package, he became aware of a grant application item submitted by the Fire Chief for a federal program for safe staffing of fire vehicles in furtherance of a new standard that was adopted several years ago recommending that every piece of fire equipment have four personnel on the equipment. The staff recommendation was for 52 additional firefighters to staff the ladder trucks on a 24/7 basis. The program, as outlined by the Federal Government in terms of a grant, would support, over a five year period, 20 percent of the cost from the Federal Government, with the difference to be paid by the County. It would not include overtime and other expenses that the County may incur. For 52 positions over a five year period, the total cost would be $26 million, and the Federal share would be slightly more than $5 million. Mr. Griffin expressed his belief that this was not a program that the County can afford at this time in light of the upcoming openings of two new fire stations which will need to be staffed. There is also a Policy question as to whether the Board supports the standard of “safe staffing” as promulgated, and whether that is a requirement that must be met on all the vehicles. Presently the County meets that standard on many vehicles, but not all.
Discussion ensued regarding the formulation of the Federal Government’s contribution at 20 percent, or approximately $6 million, with the County being asked to commit to over $20 million over the next five years.
Further discussion ensued regarding the uncertainty of the program’s renewal by the Federal Government.
Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to convene the Board’s Fire Commission, with additional information from the Department of Management and Budget and the Fire and Rescue Department, to review this matter. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Frey asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with a summary on how the change to the standard occurred and the County’s position on that, prior to the Fire Commission meeting. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with additional information on grant funding available for services by the Fire and Rescue Department and the Police Department. Without objection, it was so ordered.
AGENDA ITEMS
22. C-1 – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ (NACo) ANNUAL CONFERENCE (12:19 p.m.)
The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated June 26, 2006, requesting Board designation of a voting and alternate delegate to represent the County at the NACo Annual Conference to be held in Cook County, Illinois,