Welcome to the podcast of meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 11, 2008
The Board received 2008 Legislative Report No. 2, reflecting actions from the Board Legislative Committee Meeting held on Feb. 1, 2008. There was discussion of SB 768, specifically about the forms of proffers currently negotiated by the county, such as workforce housing and affordable dwelling units, that would be disallowed under the new system of impact fees should this bill become law. It was noted that the following resolution was adopted unanimously by the Board of Directors of the Virginia Association of Counties at their meeting in Richmond last Thursday:
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Senate Bill 768, legislation introduced at the eleventh hour of this
legislative session, represents a direct threat to the ability of local
governments throughout the Commonwealth to protect the interest of the
taxpayers, commuters, and communities we represent.
- Senate Bill 768 is a transparent and reprehensible power grab by special interests that would overturn the proffer system that has served us well for over 30 years.
The Virginia Association of Counties hereby serves notice that should this irresponsible legislation become law, the land use process in the Commonwealth will be broken and forever contentious.
The Board approved the FY 2008 Forest Pest Management Suppression Program which will treat gypsy moth and fall cankerworm infestations to minimize tree-damaging defoliation and nuisance.
The Board adopted a sustainable development policy for county building projects. The policy requires that buildings be constructed to meet minimum green building standards, if not exceed them.
This action supports Fairfax County’s many environmental initiatives, including Cool Counties. Last year, Fairfax County pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050. The county led the development of this new initiative, along with the Sierra Club and two other county governments.
Fairfax County will use the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. At a minimum, county buildings over 10,000 square feet will be required to reach Silver level LEED certification.
That’s all for this podcast of meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, thanks for listening. For more information about the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, including full meeting minutes and documents, visit the county Web site: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board. This podcast is produced by the Fairfax County, VA, government.