Resolution No: 15-6 Second: Supervisor Eberly Meeting Date: April 8, 2015
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April 8, 2015 (1) April 8, 2015 The Regular Meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Turner Ashby High School, Bridgewater, Virginia. The following members were present: PABLO CUEVAS, Election District #1 FREDERICK E. EBERLY, Election District #2 RICKY L. CHANDLER, Election District #3 WILLIAM B. KYGER, JR., Election District #4 MICHAEL A. BREEDEN, Election District #5 Also present: LOWELL R. BARB, Commissioner of the Revenue CHARLES “CHAZ” EVANS-HAYWOOD, Clerk of the Circuit L. TODD GARBER, Treasurer BRYAN F. HUTCHESON, Sheriff JOSEPH S. PAXTON, County Administrator THOMAS H. MILLER, JR., County Attorney STEPHEN G. KING, Deputy County Administrator GEORGE K. ANAS, II, Assistant County Administrator JAMES L. ALLMENDINGER, Director of Finance CASEY B. ARMSTRONG, Director of Community Development ANN MARIE FREEMAN, Director of Court Services BARRY E. HERTZLER, Director of Public Works JEREMY C. HOLLOWAY, Fire & Rescue Chief KATHARINE S. McQUAIN, Director of Parks & Recreation JENNIFER J. MONGOLD, Director of Human Resources TERRI M. PERRY, Director of Technology DIANA C. STULTZ, Zoning Administrator JESSICA G. KILBY, Deputy Clerk DONALD F. KOMARA, Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation JEREMY S. MASON, Assistant Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation The following were in attendance for the Budget Hearing: MARSHA L. GARST, Commonwealth's Attorney LADONNA A. SHIFLET, School Board Member, Election District #1 LOWELL FULK, School Board Member, Election District #2 RENEE A. REED, School Board Member, Election District #3 BOBBY G. MAY, School Board Member, Election District #4 DANNY R. BREEDEN, School Board Member, Election District #5 DR. CAROL S. FENN, School Superintendent DR. DOUGLAS A. ALDERFER, Assistant Superintendent of School Administration CHERYL Y. MAST, Director of School Finance JAMES L. JUNKINS, Emergency Communications Director CELEST WILLIAMS, Assistant Director of Social Services oooooOooooo April 8, 2015 (2) CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Chairman Breeden called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Steven B. Walk, Turner Ashby High School Principal, welcomed the Board. Grant Ketron, Turner Ashby High School Student Council Association President, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Chairman Breeden provided the invocation. oooooOooooo APPROVAL OF MINUTES. On motion by Supervisor Eberly, seconded by Supervisor Chandler, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN - AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS - AYE; EBERLY - AYE; KYGER - AYE; the Board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 2015. oooooOooooo RECOGNITION – TURNER ASHBY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. On motion by Supervisor Kyger, seconded by Supervisor Chandler, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN - AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS - AYE; EBERLY - AYE; KYGER - AYE; the Board approved the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Turner Ashby High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team brought great honor and esteem to Rockingham County and the Metro area by winning the AAA State Championship on March 11, 2015, which was held at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Turner Ashby Knights earned a berth in the Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Tournament by defeating Broadway High School (59-53) in the AAA West Region Tournament; and WHEREAS, the Turner Ashby Knights, under the tutelage of Head Coach Rob Lovell, defeated Broadway High School in overtime (64-60) in the championship game to end the season as state champions, compiling an outstanding 27-3 record; and WHEREAS, Coach Lovell, after winning his third state title and earning his 400th win as Turner Ashby’s Head Coach, was named Coach of the Year by the Valley District, Conference 29, West Region, VHSL and the Virginia High School Coaches Association (VHSCA) for the AAA classification; and WHEREAS, junior guard Kierstin Roadcap was selected Valley District Player of the Year, and was named to the First Team West Region, First Team Conference 29, Second Team VHSL and First Team VHSCA; sophomore guard Hope Simmons was named to the All-Valley District First Team, First Team Conference 29, Second Team West Region and Second Team VHSCA; and senior guard/forward Alannah Miller was named to the Second Team All-Valley District; and WHEREAS, the Turner Ashby High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team comprised of Ocean Burriss, Madison Evick, Vanessa Gery, Alannah Miller, Sarah Phillips, Kaleigh Roadcap, Kierstin Roadcap, Sydney Sheffer, Hope Simmons, Madison Swinehart, Savannah Witt, Sarah Wood, head coach Rob Lovell, assistant coach Tracy Harding and Junior Varsity Coach Cam Carte and assisted by manager Taylor Matthews, athletic trainer April 8, 2015 (3) Heather Fincham and student trainer Abe Shahswar are to be congratulated for their dedication and hard work in accomplishing these accolades. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of its citizens, hereby recognizes the Turner Ashby High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team, its coaches, managers and trainers for the exemplary skill they have displayed on the court in their accomplishments, and calls upon the citizens of this community to join the Board in congratulating this outstanding group of young citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors joins with these players, their coaches, managers and trainers in thanking the families of team members for their time and strong support, which helped to make these accomplishments possible. ----- Administrator Paxton read the resolution honoring the Turner Ashby High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team. Chairman Breeden and Supervisor Kyger presented the Resolution to the coach, assistant coaches and team members. oooooOooooo TURNER ASHBY HIGH SCHOOL LIP DUB VIDEO 2015. Supervisor Kyger played a video for the Board showcasing Turner Ashby High School (TAHS). In collaboration with students, staff, clubs and organizations, the video was created to express the enthusiasm and pride at TAHS. Supervisor Breeden noted that Mr. Steve Walk, Principal, plans to retire at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. He thanked Mr. Walk for his many years of service and dedication to Rockingham County Public Schools. oooooOooooo TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. The Board heard Mr. Komara's report on the activities of the Transportation Department. Mr. Komara indicated the Southeast Connector (Route 280) project would be completed by mid-June or sooner. Administrator Paxton provided a brief description and the location of the Southeast Connector to the Turner Ashby High School students. He explained that the road has taken nearly three years to construct and was only made possible through the cooperative effort between the State, City, County, and private developers. Mr. Komara added that the road allows traffic to flow from US Route 33 East to US Route 33 West without traveling through the City, subdivisions or secondary roads. He stated that 8,000 - 10,000 vehicles travel the Southeast Connector daily. According to Mr. Komara, the public hearing regarding the Friedens Church Road (Route 682) bridge and railroad track project was held on April 7, 2015 and was well attended. The plan over the next two years is to replace the bridge and construct a level crossing over the railroad toward Friedens Church Road. A public hearing regarding the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) for primary roads will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Community College Plecker Center. A public hearing for the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) for secondary roads is proposed to be held during the Board meeting on May 27, 2015. Mr. Komara April 8, 2015 (4) will provide more information in the coming weeks. He indicated there are several gravel roads VDOT would like to rebuild and hard surface. Mr. Komara discussed the new bridge recently constructed on Airport Road (Route 727). He indicated west of that project there is a ‘S’ curve on a portion of Airport Road that will be realigned to allow for smoother traffic flow. He noted this is a revenue sharing project that will be completed within the next two years. He also announced a public hearing regarding the Smithland Road (Route 720) bridge over Interstate 81 will be held on May 7, 2015 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the VDOT headquarters. On the maintenance side, the paving schedule has begun, along with brush cutting, street sweeping and gravel road maintenance. Mowing will begin on May 12, 2015. Supervisor Eberly reported that Crystal Ridge Road (Route 720) has many pot holes and is in need of tar and chip. In response to a question from Supervisor Kyger, Mr. Komara indicated VDOT is waiting for a response from the landowner concerning the Friedens Church Road (Route 682) project. Supervisor Kyger asked VDOT to contact the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Town of Bridgewater to explore options for a potential boat landing on Airport Road (Route 727). In response to a question, Mr. Komara indicated he would schedule a meeting with Supervisor Chandler to discuss several road concerns. Chairman Breeden indicated Hensley Hollow Road (Route 622) needs gravel where the school bus turns around. He noted that the Town of Elkton - Route 340 project is moving along well. Mr. Komara explained that the contractor is currently exploring options to relocate the waterlines. In response to Chairman Breeden, Mr. Komara stated that VDOT will complete two gravel road projects this summer on Sapling Ridge Road (Route 634) and Dovel Road (Route 665). oooooOooooo COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S STAFF REPORT. Administrator Paxton indicated staff contacted the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) concerning a loan for the Route 33 and Pleasant Valley 16” Waterline projects. He explained that to apply for the loan the Board would need to authorize staff to submit an application to VRA by May 1, 2015. The loan would cover the two waterline projects at a total cost not to exceed $5M.