The Photograph: October 2007

Shooting in Staunton - October 31

NEWS RELEASE

October 31, 2007

The Staunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Walnut Street shortly after 6:00 p.m. on this date. Two victims suffered gunshot wounds: a ten year old male and a male in his mid-twenties. At this time the injuries are not expected to be life-threatening.

Anyone having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.

Wayne Theatre Alliance capital campaign - October 31

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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 29-November 2, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 29-November 2, 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 to mile marker 95 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Hickory Hill) and over railroads at mile marker 95 due to cleaning and painting bridge 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday, except from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 3.

Interstate 81

* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Oct. 31. Bridge sweeping with left lane closure Monday through Friday.

* (NEW) Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Guardrail installation with right shoulder closures southbound from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

* Various Bridges – Bridge deck maintenance north and south one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

* 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 Monday through Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.

* Route 256 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 262 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

* Route 285 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

* Route 340 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving on Rose Avenue with flagger traffic control during daylight hours Monday through Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.

Secondary Roads

* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Oct. 31.

* Route 612 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 616 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 620 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 631 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 664 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 635 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 636 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Route 250 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 637 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 250 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 637 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 647 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Oct. 31.

* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Oct. 31.

* Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 654 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 656 – Tree trimming from Route 657 to Route 608 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 657 – Tree trimming from Route 340 to Route 1205 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 659 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 657 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 664 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 671 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south and from Route 11 to Route 695 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 742 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 750 – Patching from Route 11 to Route 256 with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control Monday through Friday.

* Route 750 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 775 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 778 – Patching from Route 777 to Route 608 Monday and Tuesday with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* Route 781 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* 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 alternating lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 using flagger traffic control through Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.

* Route 811 – Road closed for box culvert installation at the south intersection of Route 811 and Route 42 Monday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. Detour: Take the northern intersection of Route 811 and Route 42. Signs will be posted.

* Route 816 – Ditching south of Route 742 Wednesday and Thursday with one lane closure using flagger traffic control.

* Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 819 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to cleaning and painting of bridge with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 855 – Tree trimming from Route 614 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 860 (Waldrop Road) – Road closed between Route 703 (Hewitt Road) and Route 876 (Swoope Road) Thursday, Nov. 1 and Friday, Nov. 2 due to railroad repairs starting at 8 a.m. Signs will be posted.

* Route 994 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Various Roads – Patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, scraping dirt roads.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT - October 26

From the National Weather Service

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST WEST
VIRGINIA...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN VIRGINIA...
ALBEMARLE...AUGUSTA...CLARKE...CULPEPER...FAUQUIER...GREENE...
LOUDOUN...MADISON...NELSON...PAGE...RAPPAHANNOCK...ROCKINGHAM
AND WARREN. IN NORTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA...JEFFERSON.
* THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
* A STALLED FRONTAL BOUNDARY...AN ABNORMALLY MOIST AIR MASS FOR
OCTOBER...AND FLOW OFF OF THE ATLANTIC AND GULF OF MEXICO WILL
ALL COMBINE TO PROVIDE POTENTIALLY HEAVY RAIN TO THE AREA. THE
EASTERN SLOPES OF THE BLUE RIDGE WILL STAND THE HIGHEST RISK FOR
HEAVY RAINFALL. AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN WILL BE
POSSIBLE ACROSS THE WATCH AREA...WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS ALONG THE
EASTERN SLOPES.
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON
CURRENT FORECASTS.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE
FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

HTS

Death On 340 - October 25

October 25, 2007 - 10:00 pm Route 340 17-year-old Travis Brian Williamson was Killed in a car wreck south of Grottoes.The State Police believe that a bald rear tire caused him to hydroplane on the wet road and lose control of the car. When the car went off the road and into a ditch it hit a tree. Williamson died at the scene, he was not far from where he lived.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Trailer Fire - October 24

October 24 2007- 12:09 am Lyndhurst Rd. A fire damaged a trailer on the property of Waynesboro Nurseries.
The fire damaged the end of the trailer heavily on one end.The fire started in an office, but went through the rafters leaving smoke damage throughout. The trailer was used as offices, sleeping quarters and a kitchen for employees of the nursery. The three people that where in the trailer at the time of the fire got out with no injuries.

Photo/story Nathan Combs

Girls Varsity Volleyball Waynesboro VS Harrisonburg High School - October 23

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State Senate Candidates in Waynesboro - October 22

October 22, 2007- 7:00 pm Westwood Hills Elementary School Candidates for the Virginia Senate District 24 seat Incumbent Republican Sen. Emmett Hanger, Democratic candidate David Cox and Libertarian candidate Arin Sime debated transportation reform, the federal No Child Left Behind a possible gas tax increase. The debate was sponsored by The New Dominion http://thenewdominion.com/

Staunton Police Department News Release - October 22

NEWS RELEASE

October 22, 2007

The Staunton Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 100 Block of Greenville Avenue at approximately 2:30 pm on October 19, 2007.

The victim was approached by a black male who forcibly took $50.00 from the victim.

The suspect is described as a black male, over 6’ tall, 270-300 pounds,

wearing a blue “basketball type” shirt and blue pants with a white stripe down the sides.

The suspect left the scene in a maroon colored vehicle.

Anyone having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.

3 rd Friday In Waynesboro - October 19

The Boogie Kings, played to a packed house on Friday night they did 2 shows 6:30 and 8:00pm.

Morning Roads Slick - October 19

October 19, 2007 - The wet morning caused many roads in Augusta county on Friday to become slick. there where several car wrecks reported throw out the county no severe injuries where reported.

Glenda Kennedy driving on Cold Springs road at 8:50 am flipped her 95 Jeep as she came around a sharp turn. Kennedy was not injured badly and was charged with driving to fast for road conditions.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS News - October 19

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **

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 6:00 p.m. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION BANQUET

Verona United Methodist Church

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

Nov 1 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS

1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING

1:00 p.m. SRI LEADERSHIP BRIEFING (Stonewall Jackson)

1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING

Nov 7 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING

Nov 10 11:00 a.m. VETERANS DAY PARADE – Staunton

Nov 11-13 VACo’S 73RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE – The Homestead

Nov 13 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING

3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS

7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Nov 14 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Nov 15 1:30 p.m. ACSA

Nov 16 11:00 a.m. IDA

Nov 20 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING

Nov 21 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

Nov 26 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Nov 27 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING - Fishersville

7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Nov 28 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

DATE: October 18, 2007

H:calendar 1 **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, OCTOBER 24, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA

___________________________________________________________________________

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION

___________________________________________________________________________

7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

10-12 ARTHUR J. OR CHRISTINE A. FIORAMONTI AND JOHN O. AND BARBARA O. MARSH - REZONING

Consider a request to rezone from Exclusive Agriculture to General Agriculture approximately 117.7 acres owned by Arthur J. or Christine A. Fioramonti and John O. and Barbara O. Marsh located on the southeast side of Middlebrook Road (Route 252) approximately 0.3 of a mile north of the intersection of Middlebrook Road (Route 252) and Mt. Hermon Road (Route 681) in Middlebrook (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval.

10-13 ESTATE OF TURSELL M. LARSEN – REZONING

Consider a request to rezone from General Agriculture to Rural Residential with proffers approximately 90 acres owned by the Estate of Tursell M. Larsen located on the south side of Ladd Road (Route 631) just west of the intersection of Ladd Road (Route 631) and Bel-Grene Drive (Route 1090) (South River District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.

10-14 SHC DEVELOPERS, INC. – REZONING

Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to Townhouse Residential with proffers approximately 35.3 acres owned by SHC Developers, Inc., located on the north side of Howardsville Road (Route 701) just west of the Riverheads School Complex (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.

10-15 SHIELDS ENTERPRISES, L.C. – REZONING

Consider a request to rezone from General Industrial to General Business approximately 4.3 acres owned by Shields Enterprises, L.C., located on the west side of Ivy Ridge Lane just south of the intersection of Tinkling Spring Road (Route 285) and Ivy Ridge Lane in Fishersville (South River District). The Planning Commission recommends approval.

10-16 SCHOLASTIC WAY SIDEWALK PROJECT

Consider a resolution endorsing the Scholastic Way Sidewalk Project and submittal of Transportation Enhancement Program Grant Application. The grant project requires a 20% local match. The increase over the previous allocation would be $5,100 (Beverley Manor District).

Funding Source: Beverley Manor Infrastructure Account #80000-8011-19 $5,100

(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)

10-17 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC

10-18 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

10-19 CONSENT AGENDA

10-19.01 MINUTES

Consider minutes of the following meetings:

* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, October 10, 2007

10-20 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

10-21 CLOSED SESSION

NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report dated October 17, 2007
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report dated October 11, 2007

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M E M O R A N D U M

October 18, 2007

TO: Augusta County Board of Supervisors

FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator

SUBJECT: STAFF BRIEFING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007, 1:30 p.m.

Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION

_____________________________________________________________________________

S/B-01 1:30 p.m. ROADS

Report by VDOT.

S/B-02 GRANDMA MOSES/ GOCHENOUR-YOUNT HOUSES - PRESENTATION

Presentation by Committee on recommendation for structures.

S/B-03 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - PRESENTATION

Presentation by Agricultural Director responding to Board request for information.

S/B-04 MILL PLACE COMMERCE PARK

Discuss resolution concerning expansion of Hansen Transmissions, Inc.’s manufacturing facility:

1. Contract of Sale by and between the County and the Landlord.
2. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the County and the Company.
3. First Amendment to Contribution Agreement by and between the County and the Industrial Development Authority of Augusta County, Virginia.

S/B-05 CRAIGSVILLE TOWN HALL

Discuss supplemental funding from Pastures Infrastructure and Recreation Accounts.

Funding Sources:

Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-35 $215,000

Pastures Recreation Account #80000-8024-17 66,925

$281,925

S/B-06 MIDDLE RIVER RECREATION PROJECTS

Discuss Infrastructure and Recreation Account funding for the following projects:

A) Verona Park #80000-8012-50 $ 67,075

#80000-8022-34 30,000

$ 97,075

B) Verona Recreation Center #80000-8012-51 $300,000

S/B-07 VERONA PARK GRANT

Discuss resolution authorizing submission of grant proposal to Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for Verona Park in the amount of $50,000.

S/B-08 SPOTTSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

Discuss request for donation to Spottswood Ruritan Club to assist with roofing project.

Funding Source: Riverheads Infrastructure Account #80000-8015-42 $3,642

S/B-09 SCHOLASTIC WAY SIDEWALK PROJECT

Discuss a resolution endorsing the Scholastic Way Sidewalk Project and submittal of Transportation Enhancement Program Grant Application. The grant project requires a 20% local match. The increase over the previous allocation would be $8,020.

Funding Source:

Beverley Manor Infrastructure Account #80000-8011-19 $8,020

S/B-10 ADULT BUSINESSES - PRESENTATION

Presentation by County Attorney responding to Board request for further research and recommendations.

S/B-11 FIRE FLOW

Discuss status report on fire flow policies and procedures.

S/B-12 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS

1. Arthur J. or Christine A. Fioramonti, et al., Rezoning, located on the southeast side of Middlebrook Road (Route 252) approximately 0.3 of a mile north of the intersection of Middlebrook Road (Route 252) and Mt. Hermon Road (Route 681) in Middlebrook (Riverheads District).
2. Estate of Tursell M. Larsen, Rezoning, located on the south side of Ladd Road (Route 631) just west of the intersection of Ladd Road (Route 631) and Bel-Grene Drive (Route 1090) (South River District).

PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS (cont’d)

3. SHC Developers, Inc., Rezoning, located on the north side of Howardsville Road (Route 701) just west of the Riverheads School Complex (Riverheads District).
4. Shields Enterprises, L.C., Rezoning, located on the west side of Ivy Ridge Lane just south of the intersection of Tinkling Spring Road (Route 285) and Ivy Ridge Lane in Fishersville (South River District).

S/B-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

S/B-14 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

S/B-15 CLOSED SESSION

VIEWINGS

1. Fioramonti, et al., Property
2. Larsen Estate Property
3. SHC Developers, Inc. Property
4. Shields Enterprises, L.C. Property
5. Construction Projects Tour
6. Verona Ballfields

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VDot News - October 19

VDOT COMPLETES DECK-TRUSS BRIDGE RE-INSPECTIONS

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has completed the re-inspection of 11 deck-truss bridges similar in construction to the I-35W Minneapolis Bridge that collapsed in early August. No serious safety issues were uncovered during the inspections, but the bridge inspections noted needed repairs on three bridges. Work on two of these bridges has already been completed, while repairs on the third bridge are under way.

“We ordered inspections of all of our deck-truss bridges following the Minnesota collapse to ensure that there were no imminent safety issues,” said Ken Walus, VDOT’s state structure and bridge engineer. “Although we have no reason to suspect that any of our 20,823 bridges are unsafe for traffic, we are being extra cautious to ensure that any Virginia bridges similar to the bridge involved in the Minnesota tragedy received another inspection to look for anything out of the ordinary.”

For a complete list of the 11 deck-truss bridges including a summary of the inspection results, click here.

In all but three cases, the re-inspections of these structures turned up no major problems. Minor strengthening work was done to two bridges in Page County --the Route 340 Bridge over Jeremy’s Run and the Route 340 Bridge over Overall Run—to reinforce areas with increased deterioration. This deterioration was repaired within days and the bridges remain open to traffic. Projects are also under way to replace both of these bridges.

Ultrasonic inspections of a third structure, the Route 3 Robert O. Norris Bridge over the Rappahannock River in Middlesex County , found a possible abnormality within one of 160 pins used to connect structural elements in the bridge. Ultrasonic testing indicated an abnormality inside one 6-inch by 12-and-three-quarters-inch bridge pin not visible to the naked eye.

VDOT crews took immediate action to restrict the bridge to a three-ton weight limit on Oct. 3. An emergency contract was put into place to make necessary repairs. Repair work has begun on the bridge as crews have started to install extra bridge supports before replacing the bridge pin. Work is scheduled for completion Nov. 3. Meanwhile, vehicles weighing more than three-tons are being rerouted. Overweight vehicles should use Route 17 north to Route 360 near Tappahannock, follow Route 360 east to Warsaw , then take Route 3 south to bypass the bridge.

VDOT engineers completed the review bridge inspection reports for all fracture-critical bridges in its inventory and are currently conducting quality assurance reviews in the field. Routine bridge inspections also continue to ensure that all 20,823 Virginia bridges remain safe for motorists. When bridge inspectors find any safety concerns, bridges are immediately posted to reduce weight limits or closed until necessary repairs are made.

For more information about VDOT’s bridge-inspection program, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/bridges.

VDOT AWARDS $2.5 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PROMOTE WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL

RICHMOND –The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently awarded $2.5 million in Safe Routes to Schools program funding to foster opportunities for Virginia children in grades K-8 to more safely walk and bike to school.

Launched in September 2006 by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, the Safe Routes to Schools program encourages children to walk and bike to school, teaches school-age children bicycle and pedestrian safety, promotes healthy and active lifestyles from an early age, and funds projects that improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.

“Virginia is experiencing a disturbingly high number of traffic fatalities every year. We must pursue every possible way to address this epidemic and save lives,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern. “A key way to save lives is to convince drivers that they must share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians. The grants available within our Safe Routes to Schools program are another tool to reinforce that important message near schools where there is a high concentration of pedestrian traffic.”

The following localities received portions of $2.3 million in funding for infrastructure projects. These can include signing, sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle crossings, traffic-calming improvements, and other bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

· City of Alexandria

· City of Charlottesville

· City of Colonial Heights

· City of Norton

· City of Roanoke

· Stafford County

The following localities received portions of $242,000 in funding to develop and implement local Safe Routes to Schools programs. The programs can include safety education, outreach, participation encouragement and crossing guard training.

· City of Alexandria

· Town of Colonial Beach

· City of Colonial Heights

· City of Lexington

· City of Norton

· City of Roanoke

· Stafford County

· Town of Vienna

CapTech Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, also received funding for statewide outreach and promotion and the development of a bike safety and active lifestyles publication for the Safe Routes to Schools program.

For a detailed list of grant awards, visit http://www.virginiadot.org/news/resources/SRTS_allocations_1007.pdf. For more information on the Safe Routes to Schools program, visit http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/ted_Rt2_school_pro.asp

Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership—the Virginia Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles and State Police—challenges you to help put the brakes on highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits.

For more information on the highway safety challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming Virginia’s next traffic fatality, visit www.safeVAhighways.org.

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 22-26, 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 to mile marker 95 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Hickory Hill) and over railroads at mile marker 95 due to cleaning and painting bridge 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 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. 24. Bridge sweeping with left lane closure Monday through Friday.

* (NEW) Mile marker 214 to mile marker 218 – Paving with left lane closures southbound from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and right lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

* 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 to Sunday.

* Various Bridges – Bridge deck maintenance north and south one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

* 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 Monday through Friday.

* Route 256 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 262 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

* Route 285 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

* Route 340 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving on Rose Avenue with flagger traffic control during daylight hours Monday through Friday.

Secondary Roads

* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Oct. 24.

* (NEW) Route 609 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 651 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 612 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 616 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 620 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 631 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 664 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 635 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 636 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Route 250 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 637 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 250 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 637 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 647 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Oct. 24.

* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Oct. 24.

* (NEW) Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 654 – Tree trimming from Route 340 to Route 11 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 654 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 657 – Tree trimming from Route 340 to Route 1205 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 664 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 671 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 742 – Brush cutting west of Route 11 Monday through Friday with one lane road using flagger traffic control.

* Route 742 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 750 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 775 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 775 – Ditching between Route 608 and Route 865 Monday through Wednesday with one lane road using flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Route 781 – Brush cutting west of Route 11 Monday through Friday with one lane road using flagger traffic control.

* Route 781 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* 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 alternating lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761 using flagger traffic control through Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.

* Route 811 – Road closed for box culvert installation at the south intersection of Route 811 and Route 42 beginning Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 through Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. Detour: Take the northern intersection of Route 811 and Route 42. Signs will be posted.

* Route 816 – Ditching south of Route 742 Thursday and Friday with one lane closure using flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to cleaning and painting of bridge with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

* Route 994 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Various Roads – Patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, scraping dirt roads.

Oye La Musica - October 15

Waynesboro High School Choral Department put on a pleasant evening of music for a concert in the Louis Spilman Auditorium. Featuring : Freshtones, Lyical Ladies, Mixed Chorus

Third Fridays hosts royalty again with return of The Boogie Kings - October 15

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Building Community--Taking Action - October 15

Building Community--Taking Action

The Healing of One Person Benefits the Whole Community

Mental health treatment no longer is confined to an institution but continues in the community. A community-based system of services promotes self-determination, empowerment, recovery, and the highest possible level of community participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life. In this community and others, those who suffer from a mental illness learn how to stay healthy and how to minimize relapses through the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) started by Mary Ellen Copeland.

Jo-Amrah McElroy, M. Ed., will share her work experiences in the Virginia mental health system as Virginia helps to build community for those who are recovering from a mental illness. She will address the hopes and dreams for Virginia’s recovery movement and where it can go. She states, “Recovery from a mental illness involves more than recovery than the illness itself. People who have a mental illness have to recover from the stigmas of the illness, which people who have cancer and diabetes do not have to. They also have to recover from dashed dreams, hopes, and issues of self-esteem.” She also says that education is key in understanding a mental illness in order to reduce the stigma in our Virginia communities and remove the fear factor.

A Mental Health Planner with the Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services in Virginia, she is responsible for the Federal Mental Health Block Grant Application that brings the majority of federal money for mental health into the state. This money goes to Community Service Boards as well as consumer groups. Handling numerous contracts with various consumer owned and operated groups throughout the state as well as contracts with national groups such as MHA Virginia, she serves as the point person in the state for recovery. She travels the state promoting recovery. She is also am the support person from DMHMRSAS for the Mental Health Planning Council.

Scarlett Coffman Danraj, a Mental Health Residential Counselor in the Mental Health Supports Services Department with Valley Community Services Board will give her perspective on the role of the community in peoples’ recovery. She works closely with consumer peers who are transforming their lives and the lives of the community on a daily basis. This includes providing: assistance to consumer peers with tasks such as locating and maintaining stable housing; researching work training or further education opportunities; obtaining day supports within the community; understanding money management; outreaching socialization opportunities; interpersonal relationship building skills; support with dealing with alcoholism and drug usage; health needs management for psychiatric and medical; and assistance with overcoming communication barriers all while encouraging them to integrate into the community.

Additionally, Scarlett provides support by attending recovery based activities such as the North West Peer Support meetings, statewide VOCAL meetings, lobbying in Richmond for mental health, our local We Care NAMI meetings, and recovery trainings throughout the state. She also serves as a board member for the Valley Recovery and Resource Center, a consumer-run program for the Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County, and Highland County area. This group provides support from peers for peers as they work to abolish stigma within their community. I work as a liaison between consumer peers and community members. I teach consumer peers to communicate openly and independently with such community members, thus eliminating the role of a liaison. She states, “I am privileged to see growth and transformation first hand on a daily basis. I am able to support individuals who are experiencing feelings and emotions, in some instances, for the first time, and am blessed to share in their joy and excitement!”

Scarlett was born and raised in Augusta County, graduating from Stuart Draft High School in 2001. After high school, she attended Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, graduating in 2005, majoring in psychology and minoring in women's studies and sociology. After college, she came home to be close to family and started working in VCSB’s Residential program two weeks later.

The MHA-A Board of Directors looks forward to seeing you at our Annual Meeting Dinner and Silent Auction on November 16 at the Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center. Reservations are required by November 8. Call 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos.net. All proceeds fund our many programs and services highlighted in this newsletter. “We are delighted to host this annual event featuring mental health workers helping to build community. said Donna Gum, MHA-A Executive Director.”

Donna H. Gum
Executive Director
Mental Health America of Augusta

2 Days of Art in Waynesboro - October 14

Boys Varsity Football VS Broadway High School - October 10

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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 15-19, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 15-19, 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

* No activity reported.

Interstate 81

* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Monday, Oct. 15. Bridge sweeping Monday through Friday.

* 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 Saturday through Saturday.

* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and south one lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Monday, Oct.15.

* 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 Monday through Saturday.

* (NEW) Route 250 Staunton – Traffic signal located on Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) and Windward Point in Augusta County (near the new Food Lion store) will go into flash mode at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 and will go into full operation Wednesday, Oct. 17 at approximately 10 a.m. All work is weather permitting.

* (NEW) Route 256 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 262 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Monday, Oct. 15.

* (NEW) Route 285 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Monday, Oct. 15.

* (NEW) Route 340 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 340 ( Rosser Avenue ) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving on Rose Avenue . Flaggers on site will be working during daylight hours Monday through Saturday.

Secondary Roads

* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Monday, Oct. 15.

* (NEW) Route 612 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 612 – Patching between Route 907 and Route 612 Monday and Tuesday with one lane closure.

* (NEW) Route 616 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 620 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 631 – Tree trimming. Route 608 to Route 664 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 632 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 664 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 633 – Tree trimming. Route 634 to Route 610 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 635 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 637 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 647 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Monday, Oct. 15.

* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Monday, Oct. 15.

* (NEW) Route 654 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 664 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 671 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 673 – Tree trimming. Route 662 to end of state maintenance Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 674 – Tree trimming. Route 675 to Route 670 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 694 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to Route 340 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 695 – Tree trimming. Route 701 to Route 252 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 697 – Tree trimming. Route 11 to Route 695 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 701 – Tree trimming. Route 11 to Route 252 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 742 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 750 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 775 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* (NEW) Route 775 – Ditching between Route 608 and Route 865 Thursday and Friday with one lane closure.

* (NEW) Route 781 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Route 782 – Grading and drainage work with alternating lane closures from Route 612 to Route 617 with flagger traffic control Saturday through Saturday.

* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761. Flaggers will control traffic. Estimated completion is Friday, November 2, 2007.

* Route 811 – Road closed for box culvert installation at the south intersection of Route 811 and Route 42 beginning Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 through Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. Detour: Take the northern intersection of Route 811 and Route 42. Signs will be posted.

* (NEW) Route 816 – Ditching off of Route 742 Wednesday, Oct. 17 with one lane closure.

* (NEW) Route 982– Tree trimming. Route 717 to end of state maintenance Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 919 – Tree trimming. Route 675 to Rockingham County Line Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 970 – Tree trimming. Route 635 to Route 632 Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 994 – Bridge sweeping over I-81/I-64 in the Verona and Fishersville area.

* Various Roads – Patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, scraping dirt roads.

Girls Varsity Volleyball Waynesboro VS Broadway High School and Homecoming Barn Fire - October 11

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Award the Keep Virginia Beautiful Program - October 11

Staunton Horticulturalist Matthew W. Sensabaugh was presented the Outstanding Individual Award by the Keep Virginia Beautiful Program during October 12 ceremonies in Richmond. The city’s new sensory garden at the Staunton Public Library was also awarded first place in the Public Garden category in the Keep Virginia Green Landscape Excellence Award program.

Both these top state awards have been forwarded to the national Keep America Beautiful awards program.

Sensabaugh was recognized for his overall efforts in creating and maintaining gardens and plants around the City of Staunton. The Horticulture Unit is a part of the city’s Recreation and Parks Department.

The new Brenda L. Papke Memorial Sensory Garden at the Staunton Public Library was created to honor Papke’s great contributions to the city and the education of its children . It sprang from a community effort involving the unique partnership of Staunton city departments (Recreation & Parks - Horticulture, Public Works, and the Library), the non-profit sector (Children's Art Network and the Talking Book Center), state and regional disability organizations, local businesses and individuals. The garden, dedicated earlier this year, provides very special plants that appeal no those with visual impairments through the senses of smell or touch.

Oakley Pearson of the Talking Book Center and Sensabaugh accepted the award on the city’s behalf.

Photos of the awards are attached. The photo “ Sensabaugh KVB Award.jpg” shows Matt Sensabaugh receiving the top state individual award from Secretary of Natural Resources Preston Bryant. The other photo, “Sensory Garden Award.jpg,” shows Sensabaugh and Oakley Pearson of the Talking Book Center receiving the top award for the Brenda Papke Sensory Garden, also from Secretary Bryant.

The Keep Virginia Beautiful program is sponsored by the Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association.

Doug Cochran APR

City of Staunton

School Bus Wreck - October 10

WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE

On Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at approximately 3:43pm the Waynesboro Police Department responded to a report of a traffic accident at the intersection of King Avenue and Ivy Street involving a Waynesboro City Public Schools bus. The result of the investigation determined that Allen Knotts Jr., 37, of Waynesboro was attempting to cross the intersection on Ivy Street in front of the school bus that was traveling northbound on King Avenue. Knott failed to yield the right-of way to the school bus. The school bus struck Knott’s vehicle in the intersection. Knott’s vehicle then struck a third vehicle that was legally stopped at the intersection. Knott was subsequently charged with violation of Virginia code section 46.2-820 fail to yield right-of-way. No injuries were reported on the school bus. Two other injuries were reported from the other vehicles involved. One was transported to Augusta Medical Center.

Girls Varsity Volleyball Waynesboro VS Robert E. Lee High School - October 9

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Waynesboro Police Department Asking for Help - October 9

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating the theft of a moped which occurred on September 18, 2007 at approximately 6:30 pm, in the 600 block Ivanhoe Ave. Police were contacted by a citizen who observed two men loading a cream & black, 2005 Yamaha Scooter into the back of a light blue extended cab Chevrolet pickup. Upon arrival officers found the suspects had left with the vehicle heading toward the county/Calf Mountain Road Area. No description of the suspects is available for release at this time.

Police are requesting anyone with information concerning this case or anyone who sees a moped/scooter matching this description to contact the department at 540-942-6675 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.

Sgt. Kelly L. Walker

Services Division

Waynesboro Police Dept.

Man Thrown From Car - October 7

October 7, 2007 - 5:00 pm Calf Mouton hwy Michel Isaacson 19 was driving his car into Waynesboro when the car flipped 4 times. He was driving at 80 miles pr-hour when he lost control of the car. Isaacson was thrown from the car and was found about 20 feet from it in the road. He was taken to UVA by helicopter, the extent of his injuries are not known. The Virgina state police believe that alcohol was a contributing factor. He was not wearing a seat belt. Charges are pending.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - October 5

A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA

_________________________________________________________________________________

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY PROCLAMATION

7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

10-01 GART/TOURISM BOARD - ORDINANCE

Consider ordinance to adopt and approve an agreement among the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, as a joint exercise of powers under Virginia Code § 15.2-1300. The proposed agreement will establish a joint program for regional tourism.

(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)

10-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC

10-03 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

10-04 PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANT – SPOTTSWOOD-RAPHINE RURITAN CLUB

Consider (A) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a grant in the amount of $5,250 for new fencing on upper and lower ball fields, and (B) approval of grant agreement.

Funding Source:

Riverheads Recreation Account #80000- 8025-27 $5,250

10-05 PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANT – WILSON FOOTBALL LEAGUE, INC.

Consider (A) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a grant in the amount of $7,025 for new field lights on a multi-purpose field, and (B) approval of grant agreement.

Funding Source:

Wayne Recreation Account #80000- 8027-33 $7,025

10-06 ARTS AND HISTORY ALLIANCE

Consider agreements for year three (3) of Arts and History Alliance Agreements:

R.R. Smith Center $20,000

W.W. Presidential Library $20,000

Wayne Theatre $10,000

New Dixie Theatre $10,000

$60,000

10-07 LOFTON SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE

Consider drainage improvements to Lofton Subdivision (Harshbarger).

Funding Source: Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-49 $48,100

10-08 ROUTE 935 (EXPO ROAD) RIGHT-OF-WAY

Consider resolution authorizing acquisition of right-of-way and easement from BT Newyo, LLC.

Funding Source:

Economic Development Account #80000-8145 $4,836

10-09 CONSENT AGENDA

10-09.01 MINUTES

Consider minutes of the following meetings:

* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, September 24, 2007
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, September 26, 2007

10-09.02 CLAIMS

Consider claims paid since September 12, 2007.

(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)

10-10 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

10-11 CLOSED SESSION

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **

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

6:00 p.m. STUARTS DRAFT HIGH SCHOOL TOUR

Oct 6 11:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. HERSHEY CHOCOLATE OF VIRGINIA, INC. –

Open House Tour – Stuarts Draft

Oct 9 3:00 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 6:00 p.m. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION BANQUET

Verona United Methodist Church

7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Oct 24 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Nov 1 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS

1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING

1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING

Nov 10 11:00 a.m. VETERANS DAY PARADE – Staunton

Nov 11-13 VACo’S 73RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE – The Homestead

Nov 13 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING

3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS

7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Nov 14 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Nov 15 1:30 p.m. ACSA

Nov 16 11:00 a.m. IDA

Nov 20 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING

Nov 21 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

Nov 26 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Nov 27 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING - Fishersville

7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Nov 28 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

DATE: October 4, 2007

H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL - October 5

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL

TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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 considered as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion).
1. Approval of minutes of the September 10 and September 24, 2007, regular Council Meetings and dispensing with reading of minutes.
2. Cancellation of the regular City Council business meeting scheduled for December 24, 2007.
3. Presentation by Mr. Dave Van Covern, Director of Parks and Recreation, concerning the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Best New Special Event Award for XtremeFest of the Blue Ridge.
4. Planning Matters:
1. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Raymond E. and Peggy C. Reed, owners of property in the RA-4 Single Family District, to receive public comment on a proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 98-250.5 Permitted Uses in the RA-4 Districts so as to allow homes for victims of domestic abuse in the RA-4 district by conditional use permit.
2. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Raymond E. and Peggy C. Reed, owners, on behalf of New Directions, Inc. to receive comment for a conditional use permit to operate a home for victims of domestic abuse in the RA-4 Single Family District at 368 Chestnut Avenue, Waynesboro, the Comprehensive Plan Designation for the property being Medium to High Density Single Family Dwelling. The permit is contingent upon amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance.
5. Consider Introduction of the Following Ordinances:
1. Appropriating $200.00 to the Parks and Recreation from the General Fund Unreserved Balance for additional expenditures in Fiscal Year 2007, related to Xtreme Fest.
2. Appropriating $115.00 to Parks and Recreation from the General Fund Court Ordered Restitution revenue account.
3. Appropriating $150.00 to Parks and Recreation from the General Fund Donations to Parks and Recreation revenue account.
4. Appropriating $6,000.00 to the School’s Secondary Central Office Operating Fund from a Safe and Drug Free School Grant.
5. Appropriating $5,713.00 to the School’s Secondary Central Office Operating Fund from State Career and technical Education Equipment Categorical Revenues.
6. Appropriating $1,600.00 to the School’s Elementary Central Office Operating Fund from State Categorical Revenues.
7. Appropriating $1,429.00 to the School’s Elementary Central Office Operating Fund from Title IV-B Grant Funds.
8. An ordinance appropriating $3,000.00 to the School’s Secondary Central Office Operating Fund from the National Governor’s Honor School Grant.
9. Appropriating $220,000.00 to the to the Special Projects Fund for restoration and repair of tennis courts at Ridgeview Park and the Rosenwald Community Center from the Special Projects Fund unreserved balance.
6. Consider adoption of the following resolutions:
1. Requesting that the General Assembly and Governor of Virginia take action at the next regular session of the General Assembly to address payday lending practices in the Commonwealth.
2. Receiving by resolution a gift of real property from First National Associates, Limited Partnership.
3. Authorizing the use of General Fund Operating Contingency in the amount of $3,500 to fund for a limited time period a position in the Treasurer’s Office.
4. Approving the form and content of a public information pamphlet on the projects on the November bond referendum and authorizing the use of General Fund Operating Contingency to fund expenses for printing and distributing the pamphlet.
7. Citizen Comment.
8. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
9. Hold a Closed Meeting under Section 2.2-3711 of the Freedom of Information Act, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, (a)(5) regarding discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.
10. 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.

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 8-12, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF October 8-12, 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 95 – 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 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. Note: Crew will be working Monday, October 8.

Interstate 81

* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* (NEW) Mile marker 223 to mile marker 236 – Right lane closures south due to paving from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays. Note: Crew will be working Monday, October 8.

* 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. Note: Crew will be working Monday, October 8.

* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and south with nighttime only one-lane closure Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Debris pickup from Staunton City limits to Route 647 on Wednesday, Oct.10.

* 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. Note: Crew will be working Monday, October 8.

* (NEW) Route 254 – Mowing Tuesday through Friday in the Verona area.

* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* Route 285 – Debris pickup from Interstate 64 to Route 250 on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* (NEW) Route 340 – Mowing Tuesday through Friday in the Verona area.

* Route 340 ( Rosser Avenue ) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving on Rose Avenue . Flaggers on site will be working during daylight hours Sunday through Friday. Note: Crews working Monday, October 8.

Secondary Roads

* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Ditch work from Greenville Farm Lane to Loch Drive with the southbound lane closed during construction Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 12 with flagger traffic control.

* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648 Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608 Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* Route 651 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 654 Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Route 655 – Tree trimming. Route 11 to Route 340 Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Route 673 – Tree trimming. Route 662 to the end of state maintenance Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Route 674 – Tree trimming. Route 675 to Route 670 Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Route 694 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to Route 340 Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Route 701 – Tree trimming. Route 11 to Route 252 Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 777 – Patching between Routes 616 and 778 Tuesday and Wednesday with lane closure.

* (NEW) Route 778 – Patching between Routes 777 and 608 Thursday and Friday with lane closures.

* Route 782 – Grading and drainage work with alternating lane closures from Route 612 to Route 617 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday. Note: Crews working Monday, October 8.

* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 756 to Route 761. Flaggers will control traffic. Estimated completion is Friday, November 2, 2007.

* Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers controlling traffic Sunday through Saturday. Note: Crew will be working Monday, October 8.

* (NEW) Route 811 – Closed for box culver installation at the south intersection of Route 811 and Route 42 beginning Monday, October 15, 2007 through Friday, November 2, 2007. Detour: Take Route 811 from the northern intersection of Route 811 and Route 42. Signs will be posted.

* Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* 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. Note: Crew will be working Monday, October 8.

* Route 892 – Tree trimming. Route 717 to the end of state maintenance Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* (NEW) Route 898 – Tree trimming. Route 608 to end of state maintenance Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Route 919 – Tree trimming. Route 675 to Rockbridge County line Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.

* Various Roads – Patching, mowing, shoulder repairs, grading dirt roads.