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Staunton City Council will conduct up to three forums - September 28
Staunton City Council will conduct up to three forums around the city to gather citizen input on a proposal to shift city elections to coincide with state and federal elections. The Staunton Electoral Board has asked City Council to consider such a change to save money and to potentially increase voter involvement in local elections.
City elections are currently held in May. The proposed change would schedule them to occur with the general election in November.
Since changing dates for elections is a significant step for the city, the members of City Council want to hear from city residents before taking action.
The public forums on election dates will be held:
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 1 in the Lee High School cafeteria, and
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 22 in the Shelburne Middle School cafeteria
A third forum may be scheduled later. Members of City Council will be present at all forums and any resident of the City of Staunton is invited to attend and speak to the subject. Residents may also submit their opinions by mailing them to: Election Date, City Council Clerk, P O Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402, or by emailing them to customer_relations@ci.staunton.va.us. Please include your name and address with any submittal.
Although City Council may change the date of elections by ordinance, such action would have to occur before the end of this calendar year in order for the change to be effective with scheduled 2008 elections.
We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing these forums.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
City elections are currently held in May. The proposed change would schedule them to occur with the general election in November.
Since changing dates for elections is a significant step for the city, the members of City Council want to hear from city residents before taking action.
The public forums on election dates will be held:
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 1 in the Lee High School cafeteria, and
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 22 in the Shelburne Middle School cafeteria
A third forum may be scheduled later. Members of City Council will be present at all forums and any resident of the City of Staunton is invited to attend and speak to the subject. Residents may also submit their opinions by mailing them to: Election Date, City Council Clerk, P O Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402, or by emailing them to customer_relations@ci.staunton.va.us. Please include your name and address with any submittal.
Although City Council may change the date of elections by ordinance, such action would have to occur before the end of this calendar year in order for the change to be effective with scheduled 2008 elections.
We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing these forums.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Waynesboro City Council - September 28
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday, October 1, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1. Receive and Review a Draft Storm Water Utility Ordinance
2. Presentation on Water and Sewer User Rates
3. Presentation on a Proposed Plan of Finance for the Bond Referendum Projects
4. Receive and Review a Draft Public Information Pamphlet on the Bond Referendum Projects
5. Other Council Discussion
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday, October 1, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1. Receive and Review a Draft Storm Water Utility Ordinance
2. Presentation on Water and Sewer User Rates
3. Presentation on a Proposed Plan of Finance for the Bond Referendum Projects
4. Receive and Review a Draft Public Information Pamphlet on the Bond Referendum Projects
5. Other Council Discussion
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 1-5, 2007
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 1-5, 2007
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) and over railroads at mile marker 95 due to cleaning and painting bridge 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Alternating lane closures south due to rumble strip installation from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Various Locations – Alternating lane and shoulder closures north and south for guardrail replacement from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control Sunday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 6.
* (NEW) Various Locations – Debris pickup north and south between Rockbridge and Rockingham counties Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 5.
* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and south with one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Mowing Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 and from Route 1390 (Westminster Drive) between Route 608 and Route 1360 Sunday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Mowing Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Sunday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 12 with flagger traffic control.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Route 651 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 654 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 655 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 340 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 673 – Tree trimming from Route 662 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 674 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Route 670 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 676 – Tree trimming from Route 670 to Route 726 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 694 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to Route 340 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 701 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 750 – Patching between Route 256 and Route 11 Monday and Tuesday with one lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 774 – Patching between Route 608 and Route 777 Thursday and Friday with one lane road.
* Route 775 – Patching between Route 11 and Route 774 Tuesday through Thursday with one lane closure.
* Route 782 – Grading and drainage work with alternating lane closures from Route 612 to Route 617 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures using flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 892 – Tree trimming from Route 717 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 919 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, scraping dirt roads. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) and over railroads at mile marker 95 due to cleaning and painting bridge 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Alternating lane closures south due to rumble strip installation from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Various Locations – Alternating lane and shoulder closures north and south for guardrail replacement from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control Sunday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 6.
* (NEW) Various Locations – Debris pickup north and south between Rockbridge and Rockingham counties Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 5.
* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and south with one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Mowing Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 and from Route 1390 (Westminster Drive) between Route 608 and Route 1360 Sunday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Mowing Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 1.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Sunday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 12 with flagger traffic control.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Oct. 3.
* (NEW) Route 651 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 654 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 655 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 340 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 673 – Tree trimming from Route 662 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 674 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Route 670 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 676 – Tree trimming from Route 670 to Route 726 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 694 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to Route 340 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 701 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 750 – Patching between Route 256 and Route 11 Monday and Tuesday with one lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 774 – Patching between Route 608 and Route 777 Thursday and Friday with one lane road.
* Route 775 – Patching between Route 11 and Route 774 Tuesday through Thursday with one lane closure.
* Route 782 – Grading and drainage work with alternating lane closures from Route 612 to Route 617 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures using flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 892 – Tree trimming from Route 717 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 919 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, scraping dirt roads. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
Wreck Flips Van - September 26
September 26, 2007 - 6:15 pm Poplar Ave and 12th st. Jonna Kalinsky driving a 2004 Toyoda pickup broadsided a 1990 Dodge van driven by Israel Gazman. The collision cosed the van to flip on to its roof when it was struck by the pickup truck. Kalinsky was traveling north on Poplar Ave and Gazman was traveling west on 12th st. The cause of the wreck was Kalinsky failed to stop at a stop sign. There was one man transported to the hospital with non life threating injuries. The 4 other occupance of the van had no injuries. It took 1hr and 45 minutes to clear the wreck from the road. Speed was not a factor and Kalinsky is being charged with failing to stop at a stop sign.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
Animal Cruelty Case in Waynesboro - September 25
We are currently on scene at 1616 5TH St. working an animal cruelty / welfare case.
Animal control received a call for a foul odor in the vicinity of the residence and upon arrival officers confirmed it was emitting from 1616. Upon looking into the back yard three dogs were observed in the rear of the residence with a significant amount (ground practically covered) of animal feces in the back yard. Animal control was unable to get an answer at the door of the residence and summoned patrol officers to assist. Upon arrival these officers continued to attempt to make contact because a TV and fans were on the residence. Finally, officers made contact with the owner of the house who consented to a search of the residence and the removal of any animals found therein. Officers entered but found cat liter 4-5 inches deep on every surface. The door had to be forced open due to being blocked by litter and debris on the floor. Many interior doors were the same. In addition to the three dogs animal control officers found at least 20 cats in an around the residence. 9 cats, in addition to the 3 dogs were voluntarily relinquished to AC and will be placed in the custody of the SPCA. In addition code enforcement officers from the city have condemned the residence and taken steps to restrict access.
Arrested on the scene was the owner of the residence: William Pettry, 48 years of age who will be charged with multiple counts of Animal Cruelty.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9-17 SPOTTSWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to Limited Business approximately 1.942 acres owned by Spottswood Properties, LLC, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) and Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.
18. FLOODPLAIN – ORDINANCE
Consider an ordinance to amend Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District regulations. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
9-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
9-20 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
9-21 CRIMORA PARK
Consider next phase of park improvement project.
Funding Source: Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-48 $92,600
9-22 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Consider supplemental funding from South River Infrastructure Account to complete Broadmoor project.
Funding Source: South River Infrastructure Account #80000-8026-44 $2,000
9-23 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
Consider Request for Proposals for Ordinance Review and Economic Development Strategy Projects.
9-24 BLACKBURN AREA WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Consider participation in Water System Analysis.
Funding Sources: Developer $2,572.50
Pastures Infrastructure (#80000-8014-51) $1,286.25
ACSA CIP (#80000-8149) $1,286.25
$5,145.00
9-25 CONSENT AGENDA
9-25.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 12, 2007
9-25.02 INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNTS STATUS
Considered additions/deletions to Infrastructure Accounts, as revised.
9-25.03 VDOT-FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Considered Interstate and Primary System hearing comments for presentation by Vice-Chairman.
9-26 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
9-27 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report dated September 17, 2007
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report dated September 12, 2007
3. State Corporation Commission, Application of Virginia Electric and Power Company, Order for Notice and Hearing.
4. State Corporation Commission, Application of Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., Order for Notice and Comment
H9-26ra1.07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REVISED
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Sep 28 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
Oct 3 7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Oct 4 9:00 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 9 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 10 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 15 FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Public Official Discussion
6:30 p.m. General Public Discussion
Oct 16 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Oct 17 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 18 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 19 11:00 a.m. IDA
Oct 22 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 25 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
5-6:00 p.m. FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(6:30 p.m. General Public discussion)
DATE: September 20, 2007
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9-17 SPOTTSWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to Limited Business approximately 1.942 acres owned by Spottswood Properties, LLC, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) and Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.
18. FLOODPLAIN – ORDINANCE
Consider an ordinance to amend Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District regulations. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
9-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
9-20 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
9-21 CRIMORA PARK
Consider next phase of park improvement project.
Funding Source: Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-48 $92,600
9-22 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Consider supplemental funding from South River Infrastructure Account to complete Broadmoor project.
Funding Source: South River Infrastructure Account #80000-8026-44 $2,000
9-23 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
Consider Request for Proposals for Ordinance Review and Economic Development Strategy Projects.
9-24 BLACKBURN AREA WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Consider participation in Water System Analysis.
Funding Sources: Developer $2,572.50
Pastures Infrastructure (#80000-8014-51) $1,286.25
ACSA CIP (#80000-8149) $1,286.25
$5,145.00
9-25 CONSENT AGENDA
9-25.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 12, 2007
9-25.02 INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNTS STATUS
Considered additions/deletions to Infrastructure Accounts, as revised.
9-25.03 VDOT-FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Considered Interstate and Primary System hearing comments for presentation by Vice-Chairman.
9-26 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
9-27 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report dated September 17, 2007
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report dated September 12, 2007
3. State Corporation Commission, Application of Virginia Electric and Power Company, Order for Notice and Hearing.
4. State Corporation Commission, Application of Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., Order for Notice and Comment
H9-26ra1.07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REVISED
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Sep 28 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
Oct 3 7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Oct 4 9:00 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 9 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 10 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 15 FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Public Official Discussion
6:30 p.m. General Public Discussion
Oct 16 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Oct 17 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 18 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 19 11:00 a.m. IDA
Oct 22 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 25 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
5-6:00 p.m. FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(6:30 p.m. General Public discussion)
DATE: September 20, 2007
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
Two Men in Wreck Named - September 23
The man that was killed yesterday afternoon on a dirt bike, and had collied with another bike on Galena Rd. name has been released by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.
Tim Protil, 38, of 307 Monument Drive, Staunton, was killed at the scene. He had suffered severe head trauma.The other rider Robert Gilbert, 39, suffered abdominal and chest injuries in the crash and taken by hellocopter to UVA. Gilbert is the property owner where the wreck happend. The Sheriff’s Office has not been able to determine what happened.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
Staunton City Council to gather citizen input - September 23
Staunton City Council will conduct up to three forums around the city
to gather citizen input on a proposal to shift city elections to
coincide with state and federal elections. The Staunton Electoral Board has
asked City Council to consider such a change to save money and to
potentially increase voter involvement in local elections.
City elections are currently held in May. The proposed change would
schedule them to occur with the general election in November.
Since changing dates for elections is a significant step for the city,
the members of City Council want to hear from city residents before
taking action.
The public forums on election dates will be held:
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 1 in the Lee High School cafeteria, and
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 22 in the Shelburne Middle School cafeteria
A third forum may be scheduled later. Members of City Council will be
present at all forums and any resident of the City of Staunton is
invited to attend and speak to the subject. Residents may also submit their
opinions by mailing them to: Election Date, City Council Clerk, P O
Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402, or by emailing them to
customer_relations@ci.staunton.va.us. Please include your name and
address with any submittal.
Although City Council may change the date of elections by ordinance,
such action would have to occur before the end of this calendar year in
order for the change to be effective with scheduled 2008 elections.
We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing these forums.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
to gather citizen input on a proposal to shift city elections to
coincide with state and federal elections. The Staunton Electoral Board has
asked City Council to consider such a change to save money and to
potentially increase voter involvement in local elections.
City elections are currently held in May. The proposed change would
schedule them to occur with the general election in November.
Since changing dates for elections is a significant step for the city,
the members of City Council want to hear from city residents before
taking action.
The public forums on election dates will be held:
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 1 in the Lee High School cafeteria, and
* 7 p.m. Monday, October 22 in the Shelburne Middle School cafeteria
A third forum may be scheduled later. Members of City Council will be
present at all forums and any resident of the City of Staunton is
invited to attend and speak to the subject. Residents may also submit their
opinions by mailing them to: Election Date, City Council Clerk, P O
Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402, or by emailing them to
customer_relations@ci.staunton.va.us. Please include your name and
address with any submittal.
Although City Council may change the date of elections by ordinance,
such action would have to occur before the end of this calendar year in
order for the change to be effective with scheduled 2008 elections.
We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing these forums.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
Staunton Police Department NEWS RELEASE - September 24
NEWS RELEASE
September 24, 2007
The Staunton Police Department is currently investigating a grand larceny that occurred at Walmart at approximately 3:35p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Video surveillance shows three black females and two black males removing a total of nine laptop computers from a locked case. The suspects were traveling in a green minivan.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.
One Killed In dirt bike Wreck - September 23
September 23, 2007 - 4:00 pm Galena Rd. Two men in there 30s collided whill riding dirt bikes on privet property. The names of the men where not released at this time. One man was killed in the wreck and the other was flown to UVA Medical Center. They where both waring helmets and other protective gear. The couse of the wreck is under investigation as to how it happened. there will be no charges filed.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
Publication available on 'Mad' Anthony Wayne - September 22
Publication available on 'Mad' Anthony Wayne
The Waynesboro Historical Commission has taken on the task of answering a question that visitors and newcomers to Waynesboro often have ... where did the River City get its name?
A new publication titled "Waynesboro Virginia and General Anthony Wayne" is now available to anyone who wants to learn more about "Mad" Anthony. The booklet also includes a supplement on the General Wayne Hotel. The free booklets are available at the Plumb House Museum and the city tourism office. Brass ornaments of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne are in the works and will be offered for sale in the Waynesboro Heritage Museum.
Pictured (left to right) with the new booklets and the bust of Wayne are Jerry Layman, Kerford Brooks, Cathy Lang, Joseph Morse, Constance Paradiso, Mary Echols, Judith Walden, R. Allen Brahin, Megan Montgomery and Clair Myers.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 24-28, 2007
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 24-28, 2007
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 205 to mile marker 209 – Paving southbound with right lane closure from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* (NEW) Mile marker 223 to mile marker 236 – Paving southbound with right lane closure from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
* (NEW) Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and south with one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Monday through Friday.
* Route 262 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Oct. 5 with flagger traffic control.
* Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 Monday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 28.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 658 – Tree trimming from Route 657 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 662 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 693 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 726 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 750 – Patching between Route 256 and Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27 with one lane closure.
* Route 775 – Patching between Route 11 and Route 774 Monday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept. 25 with one lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 782 – Grading and drainage work with alternating lane closures from Route 612 to Route 617 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures using flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Road closed to through traffic due to pipe installation between Route 792 and Route 642 Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday through Saturday.
* (NEW) Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line from Route 1620 to the dead end Monday through Friday.
* Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday and work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flagger traffic control.
* Route 842 – Tree trimming from Route 608 north to Route 608 south Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 849 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 919 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Grading, patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, and patching. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 205 to mile marker 209 – Paving southbound with right lane closure from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* (NEW) Mile marker 223 to mile marker 236 – Paving southbound with right lane closure from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
* (NEW) Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and south with one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Monday through Friday.
* Route 262 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Oct. 5 with flagger traffic control.
* Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 Monday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 28.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 658 – Tree trimming from Route 657 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 662 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 693 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 726 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 750 – Patching between Route 256 and Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27 with one lane closure.
* Route 775 – Patching between Route 11 and Route 774 Monday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept. 25 with one lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 782 – Grading and drainage work with alternating lane closures from Route 612 to Route 617 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures using flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Road closed to through traffic due to pipe installation between Route 792 and Route 642 Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday through Saturday.
* (NEW) Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line from Route 1620 to the dead end Monday through Friday.
* Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday and work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flagger traffic control.
* Route 842 – Tree trimming from Route 608 north to Route 608 south Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 849 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 919 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Grading, patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, and patching. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
Strong Armed Robbery/ Malicious Wounding - September 22
Strong Armed Robbery/ Malicious Wounding
Waynesboro Police Responded to the Ally behind E-Z Mart, located at N. Delphine and 4TH ST. in reference to an assault at approximately 9:39 pm on 09/20/07. Officers found a 41 year old male who was bleeding from the head and reported that he had been walking when 3 males jumped him from behind, beat him up and took the book bag he was carrying, before fleeing. The victim was transported to Augusta Medical Center where he was subsequently treated and released. Police are seeking three suspects in the case, two white males and one black male. No further description available.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Waynesboro Police Responded to the Ally behind E-Z Mart, located at N. Delphine and 4TH ST. in reference to an assault at approximately 9:39 pm on 09/20/07. Officers found a 41 year old male who was bleeding from the head and reported that he had been walking when 3 males jumped him from behind, beat him up and took the book bag he was carrying, before fleeing. The victim was transported to Augusta Medical Center where he was subsequently treated and released. Police are seeking three suspects in the case, two white males and one black male. No further description available.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Attempted Rape - September 22
Attempted Rape
Waynesboro Police have charged a 19 year old city man with Breaking and Entering and Attempted Rape in reference to an incident that was reported to them last night 09/21/07at approximately 11:30 P.M. Officers responded to a call in the south eastern portion of the city reporting that a subject had forced his way into the apartment of a 21 year old female and attempted to rape her. After investigating the incident and locating the suspect, Officers arrested Otis Sterling Maxey of 318 Market Ave. and took him before a magistrate where warrants were issued for Breaking and Entering and Attempted Rape. He was held without Bond.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion).
a. Consider appointment to certain Boards and Commissions.
b. Consider a request for a refund of $166.08 plus interest to taxpayer for 2006 personal property taxes erroneously assessed.
3. Receive a report from viewers and set a public hearing date of October 22, 2007 for a
request from Acend 2002, LLC, to vacate a 15 foot alley along the southwest side of Lots
7-15 of the C.M. Meadows plat, Tax Map No. 37 in the vicinity of Third Street.
d. Consider Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Jackson & 3rd Street
Project.
4. Second consideration/approval of an ordinance for a conditional use permit to allow a six-
unit townhouse building (shown as Lots 11-16 on the New Townhouse Development
preliminary plat) to be relieved from the requirement of City Code Section 98-138 which
stipulates that all residential units must have a public street frontage.
3. Planning Matters:
a. Receive a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission and consider adopting revisions to City Code Chapter 98 Article 2, Division 6, Subdivision I “Floodplain Overlay District” Flood Plain Ordinance that will become effective immediately.”
4. Consider Introduction of the Following Ordinances:
1. Consider an ordinance appropriating certain capital reserve funds for the purpose of
reconstructing the tennis courts at Ridgeview Park and for building improvements to the
Rosenwald Community Center.
2. Consider an ordinance amending Section 82-222.1 of the Code of this city requiring the
use of helmets for the operation of bicycles and mopeds in the City of Waynesboro.
5. Consider Approving the Following Resolutions:
1. Setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) rate of relief for tax year 2007.
b. Authorizing a 2008 Virginia Enterprise Zone designation.
6. Consider adopting a proclamation declaring Thursday, September 27, 2007 as Kiwanis
Community Service Day.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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7. Consider adopting a proclamation declaring Sunday, September 30, 2007 as Crop Walk Day in
Waynesboro.
8. Presentation by Dwayne Jones (Parks & Horticulture) regarding the upcoming Reel Rock Film Tour.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
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TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion).
a. Consider appointment to certain Boards and Commissions.
b. Consider a request for a refund of $166.08 plus interest to taxpayer for 2006 personal property taxes erroneously assessed.
3. Receive a report from viewers and set a public hearing date of October 22, 2007 for a
request from Acend 2002, LLC, to vacate a 15 foot alley along the southwest side of Lots
7-15 of the C.M. Meadows plat, Tax Map No. 37 in the vicinity of Third Street.
d. Consider Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Jackson & 3rd Street
Project.
4. Second consideration/approval of an ordinance for a conditional use permit to allow a six-
unit townhouse building (shown as Lots 11-16 on the New Townhouse Development
preliminary plat) to be relieved from the requirement of City Code Section 98-138 which
stipulates that all residential units must have a public street frontage.
3. Planning Matters:
a. Receive a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission and consider adopting revisions to City Code Chapter 98 Article 2, Division 6, Subdivision I “Floodplain Overlay District” Flood Plain Ordinance that will become effective immediately.”
4. Consider Introduction of the Following Ordinances:
1. Consider an ordinance appropriating certain capital reserve funds for the purpose of
reconstructing the tennis courts at Ridgeview Park and for building improvements to the
Rosenwald Community Center.
2. Consider an ordinance amending Section 82-222.1 of the Code of this city requiring the
use of helmets for the operation of bicycles and mopeds in the City of Waynesboro.
5. Consider Approving the Following Resolutions:
1. Setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) rate of relief for tax year 2007.
b. Authorizing a 2008 Virginia Enterprise Zone designation.
6. Consider adopting a proclamation declaring Thursday, September 27, 2007 as Kiwanis
Community Service Day.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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7. Consider adopting a proclamation declaring Sunday, September 30, 2007 as Crop Walk Day in
Waynesboro.
8. Presentation by Dwayne Jones (Parks & Horticulture) regarding the upcoming Reel Rock Film Tour.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Sep 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Sep 22 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Sep 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
6:00 p.m. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 37TH ANNUAL
DINNER MEETING – Rowe’s Restaurant
Sep 25 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING – Fishersville
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Sep 26 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WATER QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT
Harrisonburg
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Sep 28 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
Oct 3 7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Oct 4 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 9 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 10 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 15 FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Public Official Discussion
6:30 p.m. General Public Discussion
Oct 16 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Oct 17 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 18 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 19 11:00 a.m. IDA
Oct 22 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 25 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
5-6:00 p.m. FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(6:30 p.m. General Public discussion)
DATE: September 20, 2007
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
ADVANCED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9-17 SPOTTSWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to Limited Business approximately 1.942 acres owned by Spottswood Properties, LLC, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) and Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.
18. FLOODPLAIN – ORDINANCE
Consider an ordinance to amend Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District regulations. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
9-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
9-20 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
9-21 CONSENT AGENDA
9-21.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 12, 2007
9-22 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
9-23 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report dated September 17, 2007
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report dated September 12, 2007
3. State Corporation Commission, Application of Virginia Electric and Power Company, Order for Notice and Hearing.
4. State Corporation Commission, Application of Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., Order for Notice and Comment
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M E M O R A N D U M
September 20, 2007
TO: Augusta County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
SUBJECT: STAFF BRIEFING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _____________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
_____________________________________________________________________________
TREASURER’S CERTIFICATION
S/B-01 1:30 p.m. ROADS
Report by VDOT.
S/B-02 MULTIFLORA ROSE
Presentation by staff of FY06-07 Multiflora Rose program.
S/B-03 INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNTS STATUS
Discuss additions/deletions to Infrastructure Accounts.
S/B-04 PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANTS ACCOUNTS STATUS
Discuss additions/deletions to Parks and Recreation Accounts.
S/B-05 CRIMORA PARK
Discuss next phase of Park Improvement project.
Funding Source:
Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-48 $92,600
S/B-06 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Discuss supplemental funding from South River Infrastructure Account to complete Broadmoor project.
Funding Source:
South River Infrastructure Account #80000-8016-44 $2,000
S/B-07 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
Discuss Request for Proposals for Ordinance Review and Economic Development Strategy Projects
S/B-08 URBAN SERVICE OVERLAY
Board directed this item be placed on September 26th meeting (at the August 20th meeting). Recommend deferring until Service Authority comments received.
S/B-09 CLUSTER ZONING
Board directed this item be placed on September 26th meeting (at the August 20th meeting). Board requested information on how other jurisdictions are addressing.
S/B-10 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
1. Spottswood Properties, LLC, Rezoning, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) just south of the intersection with Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District).
2. Floodplain Ordinance – Community Development Staff Report regarding Floodplain Ordinance. Planning Commission public hearing held on September 11th and advertised for Board of Supervisors Wednesday, September 26th meeting.
S/B-11 FIRE FLOW
Presentation by County and Service Authority staff regarding fire protection and water storage issues.
S/B-12 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
S/B-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
S/B-14 CLOSED SESSION
VIEWINGS
1. Spottswood Properties, LLC
2. Construction Projects Tour
3. Verona Ballfields
6:00 p.m. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 37TH ANNUAL DINNER MEETING – Rowe’s Restaurant
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DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Sep 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Sep 22 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Sep 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
6:00 p.m. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 37TH ANNUAL
DINNER MEETING – Rowe’s Restaurant
Sep 25 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING – Fishersville
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Sep 26 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WATER QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT
Harrisonburg
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Sep 28 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
Oct 3 7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Oct 4 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 9 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 10 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 15 FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Public Official Discussion
6:30 p.m. General Public Discussion
Oct 16 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Oct 17 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 18 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 19 11:00 a.m. IDA
Oct 22 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 25 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
5-6:00 p.m. FY2008-2013 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(6:30 p.m. General Public discussion)
DATE: September 20, 2007
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
ADVANCED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9-17 SPOTTSWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to Limited Business approximately 1.942 acres owned by Spottswood Properties, LLC, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) and Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.
18. FLOODPLAIN – ORDINANCE
Consider an ordinance to amend Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District regulations. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
9-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
9-20 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
9-21 CONSENT AGENDA
9-21.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 12, 2007
9-22 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
9-23 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report dated September 17, 2007
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report dated September 12, 2007
3. State Corporation Commission, Application of Virginia Electric and Power Company, Order for Notice and Hearing.
4. State Corporation Commission, Application of Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., Order for Notice and Comment
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M E M O R A N D U M
September 20, 2007
TO: Augusta County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
SUBJECT: STAFF BRIEFING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _____________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
_____________________________________________________________________________
TREASURER’S CERTIFICATION
S/B-01 1:30 p.m. ROADS
Report by VDOT.
S/B-02 MULTIFLORA ROSE
Presentation by staff of FY06-07 Multiflora Rose program.
S/B-03 INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNTS STATUS
Discuss additions/deletions to Infrastructure Accounts.
S/B-04 PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANTS ACCOUNTS STATUS
Discuss additions/deletions to Parks and Recreation Accounts.
S/B-05 CRIMORA PARK
Discuss next phase of Park Improvement project.
Funding Source:
Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-48 $92,600
S/B-06 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Discuss supplemental funding from South River Infrastructure Account to complete Broadmoor project.
Funding Source:
South River Infrastructure Account #80000-8016-44 $2,000
S/B-07 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
Discuss Request for Proposals for Ordinance Review and Economic Development Strategy Projects
S/B-08 URBAN SERVICE OVERLAY
Board directed this item be placed on September 26th meeting (at the August 20th meeting). Recommend deferring until Service Authority comments received.
S/B-09 CLUSTER ZONING
Board directed this item be placed on September 26th meeting (at the August 20th meeting). Board requested information on how other jurisdictions are addressing.
S/B-10 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
1. Spottswood Properties, LLC, Rezoning, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) just south of the intersection with Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District).
2. Floodplain Ordinance – Community Development Staff Report regarding Floodplain Ordinance. Planning Commission public hearing held on September 11th and advertised for Board of Supervisors Wednesday, September 26th meeting.
S/B-11 FIRE FLOW
Presentation by County and Service Authority staff regarding fire protection and water storage issues.
S/B-12 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
S/B-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
S/B-14 CLOSED SESSION
VIEWINGS
1. Spottswood Properties, LLC
2. Construction Projects Tour
3. Verona Ballfields
6:00 p.m. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 37TH ANNUAL DINNER MEETING – Rowe’s Restaurant
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VDOT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL PROJECT COMPLETION AND BUDGET GOALS FOR FIRST TIME- September 20
VDOT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL PROJECT COMPLETION AND BUDGET GOALS FOR FIRST TIME
Final report for fiscal year 2007 released this week
RICHMOND—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reached a major milestone in its performance by meeting or exceeding all on-time and on-budget project performance goals for fiscal year 2007. It marks the first time in the agency’s history that all of those targets were met or exceeded. The results were released yesterday as part of the department’s quarterly report issued to the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
For the fiscal year, 80 percent of all construction and maintenance contracts were completed both on schedule and within budget. The agency also surpassed the statewide construction quality compliance goal with a 91.9 percent rating.
VDOT has significantly improved its project performance since initial performance reporting began in 2001. At that time, 20 percent of construction contracts were completed on time and 51 percent of construction contracts were completed within budget. Thirty-eight percent of maintenance contracts were completed on time and 59 percent of maintenance contracts were completed within budget.
“I am proud to report that VDOT this year exceeded all it performance targets, and I attribute our success to a more deliberate focus on project management and improved collaboration with our contractors and the localities,” said Commissioner David S. Ekern. “Starting this fiscal year, we will take performance reporting to a new level by adding customer satisfaction, financial accountability, safety and VDOT management measures – making our business even more transparent to our stakeholders, particularly Virginia ’s taxpayers.”
Report Card Results:
Deadlines:
Construction contracts completed on time (target, 70 percent)
FY 2007 – 90 percent
FY 2006 – 84 percent
FY 2005 – 75 percent
FY 2004 – 36 percent
FY 2003 – 27 percent
Maintenance contracts completed on time (target, 75 percent)
FY 2007 – 80 percent
FY 2006 – 79 percent
FY 2005 – 74 percent
FY 2004 – 51 percent
FY 2003– 38 percent
Budgets:
Construction contracts completed within budget (target, 80 percent)
FY 2007 – 90 percent
FY 2006 – 86 percent
FY 2005 – 78 percent
FY 2004 – 73 percent
FY 2003 – 65 percent
Maintenance contracts completed within budget (target, 90 percent)
FY 2007 – 91 percent
FY 2006 – 88 percent
FY 2005 – 80 percent
FY 2004 – 81 percent
FY 2003 – 80 percent
Statewide Construction Quality Compliance: (FY 2007 goal, 91 percent)
FY 2007 – 91.9 percent
FY 2006 – 90.3 percent
The full report is available online at http://www.virginiadot.org/info/resources/07164_QuarterlyReport.pdf
In a major effort to provide citizen access to VDOT’s performance measurements, the agency began releasing quarterly reports and launched its Dashboard in 2003. The Dashboard is an online system that provides the latest status on construction, maintenance, operations, safety, finance and environmental compliance. For more information about all of VDOT’s projects and programs or to view the VDOT Dashboard, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org.
Final report for fiscal year 2007 released this week
RICHMOND—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reached a major milestone in its performance by meeting or exceeding all on-time and on-budget project performance goals for fiscal year 2007. It marks the first time in the agency’s history that all of those targets were met or exceeded. The results were released yesterday as part of the department’s quarterly report issued to the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
For the fiscal year, 80 percent of all construction and maintenance contracts were completed both on schedule and within budget. The agency also surpassed the statewide construction quality compliance goal with a 91.9 percent rating.
VDOT has significantly improved its project performance since initial performance reporting began in 2001. At that time, 20 percent of construction contracts were completed on time and 51 percent of construction contracts were completed within budget. Thirty-eight percent of maintenance contracts were completed on time and 59 percent of maintenance contracts were completed within budget.
“I am proud to report that VDOT this year exceeded all it performance targets, and I attribute our success to a more deliberate focus on project management and improved collaboration with our contractors and the localities,” said Commissioner David S. Ekern. “Starting this fiscal year, we will take performance reporting to a new level by adding customer satisfaction, financial accountability, safety and VDOT management measures – making our business even more transparent to our stakeholders, particularly Virginia ’s taxpayers.”
Report Card Results:
Deadlines:
Construction contracts completed on time (target, 70 percent)
FY 2007 – 90 percent
FY 2006 – 84 percent
FY 2005 – 75 percent
FY 2004 – 36 percent
FY 2003 – 27 percent
Maintenance contracts completed on time (target, 75 percent)
FY 2007 – 80 percent
FY 2006 – 79 percent
FY 2005 – 74 percent
FY 2004 – 51 percent
FY 2003– 38 percent
Budgets:
Construction contracts completed within budget (target, 80 percent)
FY 2007 – 90 percent
FY 2006 – 86 percent
FY 2005 – 78 percent
FY 2004 – 73 percent
FY 2003 – 65 percent
Maintenance contracts completed within budget (target, 90 percent)
FY 2007 – 91 percent
FY 2006 – 88 percent
FY 2005 – 80 percent
FY 2004 – 81 percent
FY 2003 – 80 percent
Statewide Construction Quality Compliance: (FY 2007 goal, 91 percent)
FY 2007 – 91.9 percent
FY 2006 – 90.3 percent
The full report is available online at http://www.virginiadot.org/info/resources/07164_QuarterlyReport.pdf
In a major effort to provide citizen access to VDOT’s performance measurements, the agency began releasing quarterly reports and launched its Dashboard in 2003. The Dashboard is an online system that provides the latest status on construction, maintenance, operations, safety, finance and environmental compliance. For more information about all of VDOT’s projects and programs or to view the VDOT Dashboard, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org.
Planters Bank on West Beverley arrest - September 19
NEWS RELEASE
September 19, 2007
Robert Lee Liptrap, Sr, 41, of Churchville, has been arrested in connection with an attempted breaking and entering that occurred at Planters Bank on West Beverley Street on September 7, 2007. Mr. Liptrap has been charged with attempted breaking and entering, attempted grand larceny, damaged property, and possessing burglarious tools. He is currently being held at the Middle River Regional Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Corporal Kristie Siron
VDOT OPERATIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES QUICK FIX - September 19
VDOT OPERATIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES QUICK FIX
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District continues to focus on a System Operations program. According to Northwestern Regional Operations Director Dean Gustafson, the program provides quick, inexpensive operational enhancements to areas that have no funding or funding far into the future for major improvements. Using a traffic analysis and site evaluation, VDOT staff can draft prospective solutions to developing or on-going traffic problem areas.
The program has brought a benefit to the Interstate 64 interchange at Exit 94, which is where the new Waynesboro Town Center shopping center is located. The westbound exit ramp brings traffic to Route 340 and about 800 to 1,000 vehicles use this ramp in the afternoon rush hour. With the new shopping center situated left of the intersection, traffic back-ups on I-64 could be reduced with a left-turn and a right-turn lane from the ramp onto Route 340.
Gustafson said, “We evaluated the shoulders and pavement width and determined by re-striping the Route 340 end of the exit ramp, VDOT was able to add a 200 foot turn-lane. The result is two 12-foot turn lanes.”
Gustafson points out that VDOT worked with the City of Waynesboro and both entities agreed that without this improvement, heavy traffic volumes at the interchange could back traffic up onto the I-64 mainline. The City of Waynesboro also had the developer install a traffic sensor at the end of the westbound exit ramp to help the signal move traffic. He notes that back-ups are still possible, but the ramp modifications greatly reduces this potential.
Gustafson said, “It is a small, low-cost but high impact action that will help until we can substantially reconfigure the interchange.” VDOT will begin designing a project to improve traffic flow at this interchange early next year and has about $3.2 million in funding towards any improvements that might follow, two to four years from now.
The ramp work was completed on Sept. 12.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Jaimie Lomasney
Public Relations Specialist
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District continues to focus on a System Operations program. According to Northwestern Regional Operations Director Dean Gustafson, the program provides quick, inexpensive operational enhancements to areas that have no funding or funding far into the future for major improvements. Using a traffic analysis and site evaluation, VDOT staff can draft prospective solutions to developing or on-going traffic problem areas.
The program has brought a benefit to the Interstate 64 interchange at Exit 94, which is where the new Waynesboro Town Center shopping center is located. The westbound exit ramp brings traffic to Route 340 and about 800 to 1,000 vehicles use this ramp in the afternoon rush hour. With the new shopping center situated left of the intersection, traffic back-ups on I-64 could be reduced with a left-turn and a right-turn lane from the ramp onto Route 340.
Gustafson said, “We evaluated the shoulders and pavement width and determined by re-striping the Route 340 end of the exit ramp, VDOT was able to add a 200 foot turn-lane. The result is two 12-foot turn lanes.”
Gustafson points out that VDOT worked with the City of Waynesboro and both entities agreed that without this improvement, heavy traffic volumes at the interchange could back traffic up onto the I-64 mainline. The City of Waynesboro also had the developer install a traffic sensor at the end of the westbound exit ramp to help the signal move traffic. He notes that back-ups are still possible, but the ramp modifications greatly reduces this potential.
Gustafson said, “It is a small, low-cost but high impact action that will help until we can substantially reconfigure the interchange.” VDOT will begin designing a project to improve traffic flow at this interchange early next year and has about $3.2 million in funding towards any improvements that might follow, two to four years from now.
The ramp work was completed on Sept. 12.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Jaimie Lomasney
Public Relations Specialist
Abduction Arrest - September 19
Media Release
Abduction Arrest
On 9/16/07 at approximately 10:22 P.M. Officers were called to a residence in the 300 block of Florence Ave. in reference to a male subject holding two female’s hostage with a shotgun in an apparent domestic situation. Upon arrival officers found that the females who were related to the suspect had managed to escape from the house and were no longer in danger, but had been held and threatened prior to police arrival. After securing a perimeter, negotiations were begun with the suspect who came outside but then ran back in after an attempt was made to take him into custody. Subsequently, Officers reestablished contact with the suspect who, very shortly, surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.
Police recovered several firearms from the residence as well as processed the scene for any evidence of the crime. No injuries were reported.
Richard Clemon Blair, 55 of Florence Ave. was charged with two (2) counts of Abduction, Brandishing a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon and Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. He has been held in the MRRJ without bond pending an appearance in Juvenile Domestic Relations Court.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Car Hits Homes - September 14
September 14, 2007 - 1:30 pm East Main St. Waynesboro, Thomas Birckhead was traveling west on Route 250 when Birckhead lost control of his car and wrecked into two homes. His car ruptured a gas line when his car hit it. The police shut down the 250 while the gas line was repaired. No one was injured. Birckhead is being charged with reckless driving.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
Discharging Weapon - September 14
Media Release
Discharging Weapon
On Sept.12th, 2007, last night, at approximately 8:30 P.M., Waynesboro Police responded to a residence in the 500 block of N. Commerce Ave. in reference to gunshots. Upon arrival Officers found a vehicle directly in front of the residence that had been struck by several rounds and evidence that other round(s) had been fired at the house. There were no reported injuries. Simultaneously, officers were notified that a suspect vehicle had been seen turning onto Tenth St. from S.Delphine Ave. and additional officers were directed to that area. Immediately upon arriving in area of the Tenth Street Apts., an officer spotted a parked vehicle matching the description and ordered a single occupant to exit the vehicle, subsequently taking him into investigative custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a small caliber handgun, ammunition and spent shell casings which police seized as evidence. In addition it was found that the occupant in custody was currently wanted by Waynesboro Police for Felony - Participating in a Street Gang and Dissuading a Witness which occurred on April 5th, 2007at the Wilco Hess store on E. Main Street. Leslie Terrell Wilmott, 21 years of age, who resides at 927 West Beverly Street in Staunton was arrested on the two outstanding warrants and subsequently held without bond. He remains a suspect in the shooting and further warrants may be pending relating to that incident.
Additionally, Police have identified another suspect in the shooting on N. Commerce who remains at large. A warrant for “Shooting Into an Occupied Dwelling” has been issued for James Henry Crawford,18, of Waynesboro. Police are asking anyone who may know the whereabouts of Crawford or additional information regarding this case to contact the department or Crimestoppers.
Additional suspect(s) may be involved and the Investigation continues.
Questions may be directed to Sgt. Kelly walker at 540-241-2387 or walkerkl@ci.waynesboro.va.us
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Stolen/ Forged Check Arrest - September 14
Media Release
Stolen/ Forged Check Arrest
Waynesboro Police responded to Planters Bank located at 251 N. Poplar Ave. in Waynesboro yesterday at around 11:00 A.M. for a subject who tried to pass a check believed to have been stolen and forged. Bank personnel identified the suspect who was leaving as officers arrived and he was detained. Investigation revealed that the subject had entered the bank and attempted to pass a check for an amount in excess of $1000.00 with a North Carolina ID. The check appeared to be from a custom truck top company located in MT. Crawford, Va. and, according to further information, was similar to a string of passed stolen checks both in Augusta County and Lexington beginning on September 7th, totaling more than $24, 000.00. Upon obtaining the endorsed check the suspect was arrested and charged with Felony Uttering a Forged Check, Possession of Stolen Property and Felony Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. He is being held in the Middle River Regional Jail without bond pending further investigation by law enforcement agencies in jurisdictions having similar crimes.
The suspect is:
Michael Lynn McLean
40 years of age
Durham NC
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
VDot News - September 14
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS TO MIDDLEBROOK LOOP COMPLETE
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation has finished a two-mile shoulder improvement for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Middlebrook Loop on Route 603 and Route 677 in Augusta County in June 2007.
The Middlebrook Loop is approximately 9.5 miles long on Route 876, Route 602, Route 677, Route 603 and Route 252.
“The improvements were done to a narrow road that had one paved lane and very wide gravel shoulders that forced automobiles onto the shoulders in the face of oncoming traffic,” said Augusta County Board of Supervisors Chair Nancy Sorrells. “By paving the shoulders, the safety of motorists was improved as well.”
The Central Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Pedestrian Committee, which was created about three years ago, did a bicycle plan for the entire region (Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Highland and Bath counties), according to Bonnie Riedesel, director of planning. This committee, which was appointed by local government, identified 42 routes in the entire region to focus on improvements for bicycle and pedestrian use. The committee identified and named each of the 42 routes, which is how the Middlebrook Loop was created.
Committee Chairman Lee Hersch emphasized that all improvements will be made to existing roadways in order to allow all forms of transportation to safely share the road.
This is in line with VDOT’s statewide policy to provide framework to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians with motorized modes during the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the roadway network.
“We studied more than half of the 42 routes this summer,” said Riedesel. “VDOT loaned us an intern to take field measurements of these routes. Middlebrook Loop is the first route we studied in May.”
Once Middlebrook Loop was studied, a recommendation to widen the shoulders was submitted to VDOT by the committee. VDOT approved this recommendation in June 2007, which resulted to paving two miles of shoulder.
“The newly established partnership between VDOT and the regional bicycle pedestrian committee has been a win-win experience,” said Sorrells. “It is also safer for motorists and the additional pavement makes it easier for farmers to maneuver their wide equipment along narrow country byways.”
Future activities for the committee include acquiring funding for bicycle safety signage such as “Share the Road.”
“We have a grant submitted to VDOT where we have applied for funds to do a study to find where in our region would be appropriate for the “Share the Road” signage or safety signage,” said Riedesel.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY/TDD users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 17-21, 2007
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 205 to mile marker 237 – Mowing with the left lane closed.
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Paving with one lane closure southbound from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from I-81 to Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 285 – Debris pickup from I-64 to Route 250 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Oct. 5 with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the construction of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.
* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 Monday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 28.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* (NEW) Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 658 – Tree trimming from Route 657 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 662 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 693 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 671 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 620 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 726 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* (NEW) Route 750 – Patching between Route 256 and Route 11 Monday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 18 with one lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Patching between Route 11 and Route 774 Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 20 with one lane closure.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures using flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line from Route 1620 to the dead end Monday through Friday.
* Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday and work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 842 – Tree trimming from Route 608 north to Route 608 south Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 849 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 853 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Machining non-hard surface roads in the Verona area, mowing, shoulder repairs, brush cutting and patching. Surface treatment Monday through Monday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Route 250 ( Bullpasture Mountain ) – Ditching.
Secondary Roads
* Route 606 – Paving with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 614 ( Cowpasture River Road ) – Patching from Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) to the West Virginia line north.
* (NEW) Route 637 – Pipe replacement with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.
* Various Roads – Mowing. Surface treatment with flaggers and pilot truck traffic control Monday through Monday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation has finished a two-mile shoulder improvement for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Middlebrook Loop on Route 603 and Route 677 in Augusta County in June 2007.
The Middlebrook Loop is approximately 9.5 miles long on Route 876, Route 602, Route 677, Route 603 and Route 252.
“The improvements were done to a narrow road that had one paved lane and very wide gravel shoulders that forced automobiles onto the shoulders in the face of oncoming traffic,” said Augusta County Board of Supervisors Chair Nancy Sorrells. “By paving the shoulders, the safety of motorists was improved as well.”
The Central Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Pedestrian Committee, which was created about three years ago, did a bicycle plan for the entire region (Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Highland and Bath counties), according to Bonnie Riedesel, director of planning. This committee, which was appointed by local government, identified 42 routes in the entire region to focus on improvements for bicycle and pedestrian use. The committee identified and named each of the 42 routes, which is how the Middlebrook Loop was created.
Committee Chairman Lee Hersch emphasized that all improvements will be made to existing roadways in order to allow all forms of transportation to safely share the road.
This is in line with VDOT’s statewide policy to provide framework to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians with motorized modes during the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the roadway network.
“We studied more than half of the 42 routes this summer,” said Riedesel. “VDOT loaned us an intern to take field measurements of these routes. Middlebrook Loop is the first route we studied in May.”
Once Middlebrook Loop was studied, a recommendation to widen the shoulders was submitted to VDOT by the committee. VDOT approved this recommendation in June 2007, which resulted to paving two miles of shoulder.
“The newly established partnership between VDOT and the regional bicycle pedestrian committee has been a win-win experience,” said Sorrells. “It is also safer for motorists and the additional pavement makes it easier for farmers to maneuver their wide equipment along narrow country byways.”
Future activities for the committee include acquiring funding for bicycle safety signage such as “Share the Road.”
“We have a grant submitted to VDOT where we have applied for funds to do a study to find where in our region would be appropriate for the “Share the Road” signage or safety signage,” said Riedesel.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY/TDD users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 17-21, 2007
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 205 to mile marker 237 – Mowing with the left lane closed.
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Paving with one lane closure southbound from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Mowing in the Verona area.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from I-81 to Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 285 – Debris pickup from I-64 to Route 250 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Oct. 5 with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the construction of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.
* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 Monday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 28.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Sept. 19.
* (NEW) Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 658 – Tree trimming from Route 657 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 662 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 693 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 671 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 620 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 726 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* (NEW) Route 750 – Patching between Route 256 and Route 11 Monday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 18 with one lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Patching between Route 11 and Route 774 Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 20 with one lane closure.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures using flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday through Saturday.
* Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line from Route 1620 to the dead end Monday through Friday.
* Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday and work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 842 – Tree trimming from Route 608 north to Route 608 south Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 849 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 853 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Machining non-hard surface roads in the Verona area, mowing, shoulder repairs, brush cutting and patching. Surface treatment Monday through Monday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Route 250 ( Bullpasture Mountain ) – Ditching.
Secondary Roads
* Route 606 – Paving with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 614 ( Cowpasture River Road ) – Patching from Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) to the West Virginia line north.
* (NEW) Route 637 – Pipe replacement with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.
* Various Roads – Mowing. Surface treatment with flaggers and pilot truck traffic control Monday through Monday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD SETS PUBLIC MEETINGS
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD SETS PUBLIC MEETINGS
FOR UPDATING SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RICHMOND – Nine public meetings will be held throughout the state this fall so that citizens may review and comment on potential (“candidate”) transportation projects and programs to be included in the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s (CTB) Six-Year Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2009-2014. CTB members will host the meetings, and representatives of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will be present to provide information and answer questions.
Candidate projects include interstate highway, primary road, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation initiatives. These projects and programs will emphasize improvements to Virginia’s transportation system in the areas of safety, bridges, congestion and major maintenance. Displays and handouts at the meetings will describe the projects and programs. Citizens and officials are encouraged to attend and provide input to the CTB for its consideration in updating the Six-Year Improvement Program.
Verbal and written comments will be accepted throughout the meetings. The agenda is as follows:
· 5-6 p.m. – Briefing for public officials
· 6-6:30 p.m. – Open house and general discussion
· 6:30 p.m. – Moderated public meeting
A draft of the new Six-Year Improvement Program will be available next spring, and public hearings will be held before the program is finalized by July 1, 2008.
Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting closest to them. Dates and locations are as follows:
Oct. 9
Chesapeake Conference Center
900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake 23320
Oct. 15
Augusta Government Center
4801 Lee Highway, Verona 24482
Oct. 16
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd St., Richmond 23219
Oct. 23
Southwest Virginia Community College
369 College Road, Richlands 24641
Oct. 24
Salem Civic Center
1001 Boulevard, Salem 24153
Oct. 29
The Kirkley Hotel
2900 Candler’s Mountain Road, Lynchburg 24502
Oct. 30
Stafford County Government Center
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford 22555
Nov. 1
Virginia Department of Transportation District Office
1601 Orange Road, Culpeper 22701
Nov. 13
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035
During the comment period, individuals may speak for up to three minutes. Groups and organizations each should designate one member to speak. Those who cannot attend may send comments after the meeting for up to 10 calendar days to:
Public Information Office
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
1313 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
DRPTPR@DRPT.Virginia.gov
Programming Director
Virginia Department of Transportation
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Six-YearProgram@VDOT.Virginia.gov
For more information, go to www.VirginiaDOT.org or www.DRPT.Virginia.gov.
FOR UPDATING SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RICHMOND – Nine public meetings will be held throughout the state this fall so that citizens may review and comment on potential (“candidate”) transportation projects and programs to be included in the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s (CTB) Six-Year Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2009-2014. CTB members will host the meetings, and representatives of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will be present to provide information and answer questions.
Candidate projects include interstate highway, primary road, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation initiatives. These projects and programs will emphasize improvements to Virginia’s transportation system in the areas of safety, bridges, congestion and major maintenance. Displays and handouts at the meetings will describe the projects and programs. Citizens and officials are encouraged to attend and provide input to the CTB for its consideration in updating the Six-Year Improvement Program.
Verbal and written comments will be accepted throughout the meetings. The agenda is as follows:
· 5-6 p.m. – Briefing for public officials
· 6-6:30 p.m. – Open house and general discussion
· 6:30 p.m. – Moderated public meeting
A draft of the new Six-Year Improvement Program will be available next spring, and public hearings will be held before the program is finalized by July 1, 2008.
Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting closest to them. Dates and locations are as follows:
Oct. 9
Chesapeake Conference Center
900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake 23320
Oct. 15
Augusta Government Center
4801 Lee Highway, Verona 24482
Oct. 16
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd St., Richmond 23219
Oct. 23
Southwest Virginia Community College
369 College Road, Richlands 24641
Oct. 24
Salem Civic Center
1001 Boulevard, Salem 24153
Oct. 29
The Kirkley Hotel
2900 Candler’s Mountain Road, Lynchburg 24502
Oct. 30
Stafford County Government Center
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford 22555
Nov. 1
Virginia Department of Transportation District Office
1601 Orange Road, Culpeper 22701
Nov. 13
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035
During the comment period, individuals may speak for up to three minutes. Groups and organizations each should designate one member to speak. Those who cannot attend may send comments after the meeting for up to 10 calendar days to:
Public Information Office
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
1313 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
DRPTPR@DRPT.Virginia.gov
Programming Director
Virginia Department of Transportation
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Six-YearProgram@VDOT.Virginia.gov
For more information, go to www.VirginiaDOT.org or www.DRPT.Virginia.gov.
Attempted Breaking and Entering - September 13
NEWS RELEASE
September 13, 2007
The Staunton Police Department is currently investigating an attempted breaking and entering that occurred at Planter’s Bank on West Beverley Street on September 7, 2007 at approximately 3:50am. An unknown subject attempted to break into the ATM machine using a crowbar. The suspect is a white male in his 40’s driving a mid-90’s white or silver GMC or Chevrolet full size pick-up.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.
Kizmet - September 13
It is with great sadness that the Waynesboro Police Department announces the death of its longtime K-9, Kizmet. Kizmet was a 12 year old German Shepard that the department acquired in December of 1999. He was immediately partnered with K-9 officer Det. Jesse Shaver who has been his handler ever since. Kizmet died Monday Sept. 10th after a short battle with Cancer. During his nearly 8 years of service he has been instrumental in several major drug cases and won several accolades for his accomplishments. He will not only be missed by Det. Shaver and his family but by the entire department and the city as a whole.
Attached is a biographical sketch of Kizmet and his accomplishments and a photo.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Reported Home Invasion - September 13
This morning at approximately 06:45 A.M., Waynesboro Police were summoned to an apartment located at 901 4th Street for a reported home invasion. Upon arrival officers were met by the male resident who reported that a young black male entered the unlocked front door of his apt. brandishing a black semi-automatic pistol. The complainant and another male present in the apt were then ordered to get on the floor and then to give the suspect their money. The complainant went upstairs and later threw down money which amounted to less than $200.00. The suspect picked up the money, ran out the door and around the corner of the building where he joined two other young black males who fled together towards Woosley Circle. The suspect who entered the Apt. is described as 5’7”-5’10” average build who was wearing black pants and shirt and had a black scarf covering his face. No injuries were reported and police collected evidence from the scene and adjacent areas which will be processed at the state crime lab.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crime or have information about it is asked to call the Waynesboro Police Department at 540-942-6675 or Crime Stoppers.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crime or have information about it is asked to call the Waynesboro Police Department at 540-942-6675 or Crime Stoppers.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Augusta County Government Meetings - September 12
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REVISED
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Sep 11 3:00 p.m. ORDINANCE REVIEW SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
4:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Sep 12 3:30 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SELECTION COMMITTEE
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Sep 13 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
Sep 18 9:30 a.m. REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
5:30 p.m. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PICNIC
Sep 19 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Sep 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Sep 21 11:00 a.m. IDA
Sep 22 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Sep 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
6:00 p.m. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 37TH ANNUAL
DINNER MEETING – Rowe’s Restaurant
Sep 25 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING – Fishersville
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Sep 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 4 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 9 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 10 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 16 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Oct 17 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 18 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 19 11:00 a.m. IDA
Oct 22 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 25 9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
DATE: September 12, 2007
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Sep 11 3:00 p.m. ORDINANCE REVIEW SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
4:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Sep 12 3:30 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SELECTION COMMITTEE
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Sep 13 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
Sep 18 9:30 a.m. REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
5:30 p.m. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PICNIC
Sep 19 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Sep 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Sep 21 11:00 a.m. IDA
Sep 22 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Sep 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
6:00 p.m. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 37TH ANNUAL
DINNER MEETING – Rowe’s Restaurant
Sep 25 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING – Fishersville
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Sep 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 4 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 9 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 10 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 16 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Oct 17 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oct 18 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING
Oct 19 11:00 a.m. IDA
Oct 22 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Oct 25 9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
DATE: September 12, 2007
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
NEWS RELEASE Staunton Police Department - September 10
NEWS RELEASE
September 10, 2007
The Staunton Police Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision at Barterbrook Road on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at approximately 0850 hours. Ethel Kincaid, 73, of Montgomery Road in Staunton was driving west when she ran off the road striking a tree just west of Sterling Street. Mrs. Kincaid was airlifted to the University of Virginia, and died a short time later as a result of her injuries. The only passenger in the vehicle, Mrs. Josephine Meyer, 82, of Frontier Drive in Staunton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
September 10, 2007
The Staunton Police Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision at Barterbrook Road on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at approximately 0850 hours. Ethel Kincaid, 73, of Montgomery Road in Staunton was driving west when she ran off the road striking a tree just west of Sterling Street. Mrs. Kincaid was airlifted to the University of Virginia, and died a short time later as a result of her injuries. The only passenger in the vehicle, Mrs. Josephine Meyer, 82, of Frontier Drive in Staunton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighters Saves Home - September 8
September 8, 2007 - 5:15 pm Kiddesvill rd. Firefighters responded to a call that black smoke coming out of a home. The fire was in a bed room and was contained and put out in 10 minutes. Officials think that the fire was started by a candle. No one was injured.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
Wreck at the 331 on I-81 - September 8
September 8, 2007 - I-81 mile marker 331 6:05 pm William Oursler of Ny was driving a Chevy pickup truck and towing a U-hall trailer. He had lossed controle and the pickup truck hit the Route 616 bridge. The passenger Lyne Blackwood also of NY was ejected from the truck but was not injured and refused transport to the hospital. The Va State police believe that Oursler had been driving too fast when he lost control of the truck. He is being charged with reckless driving.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
FOUR MILE BACK-UP ON I-81 IN NORTHERN AUGUSTA COUNTY - September 8
STAUNTON – (7:50 p.m.) One northbound lane is open on Interstate 81 at mile marker 230. Earlier this evening both northbound lanes were closed on I-81 in Augusta County at mile marker 230. This location is between exit 227 at Verona and exit 235 at Weyers Cave .
A pickup truck with a trailer ran into the Route 616 bridge over the interstate. Virginia Department of Transportation staff have examined the bridge and say it is safe for traffic to use. A wrecker is at the scene and is assisting with the removal of the vehicle.
Officials at the scene state there is a four-mile back up.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 10-14, 2007
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 10-14, 2007
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* (NEW) Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 12.
* (NEW) Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Paving with one lane closure southbound from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Various locations – Mowing Monday through Friday.
* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and southbound with one lane traffic 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Monday through Friday.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from I-81 to Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 12.
* (NEW) Route 285 – Debris pickup from I-64 to Route 250 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to Interstate 64 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* (NEW) Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Sept. 10 through Friday, Oct. 5 with flagger traffic control.
* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the construction of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.
* (NEW) Route 634 ( Patton Farm Road ) – Road closed between Route 639 and Route 633 Thursday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to railroad company performing repairs. Signs posted.
* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 Monday, Sept. 10 through Thursday, Sept. 20.
* (NEW) Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* (NEW) Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* (NEW) Route 666 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 667 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 702 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* (NEW) Route 777 – Spot leveling between Route 616 to Route 778 Monday, Sept. 10 with one lane closure.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures with flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday, Sept. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 15.
* Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line from Route 1620 to the dead end Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday and work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 851 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 606 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 935 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Mowing south of Route 254. Machining non-hard surface roads, tree removal, mowing and patching. Surface treatment Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* (NEW) Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with flagger traffic control.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 12.
* (NEW) Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Paving with one lane closure southbound from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Various locations – Mowing Monday through Friday.
* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and southbound with one lane traffic 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Monday through Friday.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from I-81 to Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 12.
* (NEW) Route 285 – Debris pickup from I-64 to Route 250 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to Interstate 64 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* (NEW) Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Monday, Sept. 10 through Friday, Oct. 5 with flagger traffic control.
* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the construction of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.
* (NEW) Route 634 ( Patton Farm Road ) – Road closed between Route 639 and Route 633 Thursday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to railroad company performing repairs. Signs posted.
* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 Monday, Sept. 10 through Thursday, Sept. 20.
* (NEW) Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* (NEW) Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Thursday, Sept. 13.
* (NEW) Route 666 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 667 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 608 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 702 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 730 – Grading and drainage work with alternate lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.
* (NEW) Route 777 – Spot leveling between Route 616 to Route 778 Monday, Sept. 10 with one lane closure.
* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures with flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.
* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday, Sept. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 15.
* Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line from Route 1620 to the dead end Monday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 834 – Cleaning and painting bridge with alternating lane and shoulder closures Sunday through Saturday and work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 851 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 606 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 935 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Various Roads – Mowing south of Route 254. Machining non-hard surface roads, tree removal, mowing and patching. Surface treatment Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.
Waynesboro Public School Board Meeting
Waynesboro Public Schools
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Central Office Closed Meeting 6:30 p.m.
301 Pine Avenue Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CITIZENS TIME
* Public Comments
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented
* Minutes for School Board meeting of August 14, 2007
* Petty Cash Report for the month of August 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations.
* Additional Appropriation: Betsy Mierzwa requests an additional appropriation for Waynesboro’s 2007 equipment allocation for State Career and Technical Education.
* Additional Appropriation: Dr. Maggie VanHuss requests an additional appropriation for the Safe and Drug Free Grant.
* Additional Appropriation: Dr. Maggie VanHuss requests an additional appropriation for the Title VI-B Grant.
* Additional Appropriation: Dr. McCullough requests an additional appropriation for the Artist in Residency Grant.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
* Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
* Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent
INFORMATION ITEMS
* City of Waynesboro Public Schools Activity Funds Audit Report
* AYP Data
* Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant
* School Security Update
* School Engagement/Conversation
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations
ACTION ITEMS
* Acceptable Computer System Use
ADJOURNMENT
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Central Office Closed Meeting 6:30 p.m.
301 Pine Avenue Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CITIZENS TIME
* Public Comments
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented
* Minutes for School Board meeting of August 14, 2007
* Petty Cash Report for the month of August 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations.
* Additional Appropriation: Betsy Mierzwa requests an additional appropriation for Waynesboro’s 2007 equipment allocation for State Career and Technical Education.
* Additional Appropriation: Dr. Maggie VanHuss requests an additional appropriation for the Safe and Drug Free Grant.
* Additional Appropriation: Dr. Maggie VanHuss requests an additional appropriation for the Title VI-B Grant.
* Additional Appropriation: Dr. McCullough requests an additional appropriation for the Artist in Residency Grant.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
* Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
* Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent
INFORMATION ITEMS
* City of Waynesboro Public Schools Activity Funds Audit Report
* AYP Data
* Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant
* School Security Update
* School Engagement/Conversation
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations
ACTION ITEMS
* Acceptable Computer System Use
ADJOURNMENT
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REVISED AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council; otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion):
a. Approval of Minutes for the June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 13, 2007 Regular Council Meetings.
b. Consider a request from Shiloh Baptist Church to close Shiloh Avenue from Abby place to Minden Drive on Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a picnic.
c. Consideration/Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to refund outstanding interim school financing.
d. Consider appointments to certain boards and commissions.
3. Planning Matters:
a. Receive an application and appoint viewers for a request from Acend 2002, LLC, to vacate a 15 foot alley along the southwest side of Lots 7-15 of the C.M. Meadows plat.
Tabled from August 27, 2007 Meeting:
b. Council will receive a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission on the request of Brazil W. Hamrick, agent, for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for preliminary subdivision plat approval to subdivide a 2.571-acre tract located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its intersection with Guilford Lane in order to create a proposed 16-lot residential development. The subject property is known by City Tax Map #24-1-Dl, #24-3-20B & 24-1-B.
c. Council received a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission on the request of Brazil W. Hamrick, agent for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for a conditional use permit to allow a six-unit townhouse building (shown as Lots 11-16 on the New Townhouse Development preliminary plat) to be relieved from the requirement of City Code Section 98-138 which stipulates that all residential units must have public street frontage. This request is made in connection with the proposed 2.571-acre, 16-lot sub-division. The subject property is located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its inter-section with Guilford Lane and is known by City Tax Map #24-1-D1, #24-3-20B & #24-1-B.
REVISED AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
PAGE 2
4. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 98, Zoning, Section 98-332 Et seq., Floodplain Overlay District, related to the updated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
5. Consider a Resolution authorizing the issuance of a maximum principle amount not to exceed $7,500,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, to be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority and providing for the form and details thereof; refunding outstanding interim school financing.
6. Consider a Resolution approving the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County Regional Tourism Agreement (GART).
7. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City’s application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for a Virginia Enterprise Zone designation.
8. Report from Ms. Annie Hulen regarding the activities of the Waynesboro Cultural Commission.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council; otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion):
a. Approval of Minutes for the June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 13, 2007 Regular Council Meetings.
b. Consider a request from Shiloh Baptist Church to close Shiloh Avenue from Abby place to Minden Drive on Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a picnic.
c. Consideration/Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to refund outstanding interim school financing.
d. Consider appointments to certain boards and commissions.
3. Planning Matters:
a. Receive an application and appoint viewers for a request from Acend 2002, LLC, to vacate a 15 foot alley along the southwest side of Lots 7-15 of the C.M. Meadows plat.
Tabled from August 27, 2007 Meeting:
b. Council will receive a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission on the request of Brazil W. Hamrick, agent, for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for preliminary subdivision plat approval to subdivide a 2.571-acre tract located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its intersection with Guilford Lane in order to create a proposed 16-lot residential development. The subject property is known by City Tax Map #24-1-Dl, #24-3-20B & 24-1-B.
c. Council received a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission on the request of Brazil W. Hamrick, agent for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for a conditional use permit to allow a six-unit townhouse building (shown as Lots 11-16 on the New Townhouse Development preliminary plat) to be relieved from the requirement of City Code Section 98-138 which stipulates that all residential units must have public street frontage. This request is made in connection with the proposed 2.571-acre, 16-lot sub-division. The subject property is located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its inter-section with Guilford Lane and is known by City Tax Map #24-1-D1, #24-3-20B & #24-1-B.
REVISED AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
PAGE 2
4. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 98, Zoning, Section 98-332 Et seq., Floodplain Overlay District, related to the updated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
5. Consider a Resolution authorizing the issuance of a maximum principle amount not to exceed $7,500,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, to be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority and providing for the form and details thereof; refunding outstanding interim school financing.
6. Consider a Resolution approving the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County Regional Tourism Agreement (GART).
7. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City’s application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for a Virginia Enterprise Zone designation.
8. Report from Ms. Annie Hulen regarding the activities of the Waynesboro Cultural Commission.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
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