Racing in Waynesboro - May 31
Soap Box Classic winners
First-place winners advance to the All-American Soap Box Derby set for late July in Akron, Ohio.
Metro Stock
1. Braxton Bragg, 10, of Grace Christian School
2. Cory Cash
3. Rachel Mason
Suburban Stock
1. Lindsey Meek, 13, of Stewart Middle School
2. Oren White
3. Justin Brown
Metro Super Stock
1. Kyle Fitzgerald 11, of Crozet Elementary
2. Johnny Wheaton
3. Donna Fretwell
Suburban Super Stock
1. Alex Marshall 13, of Stuarts Draft Middle School
2. Joseph Kaminsky
3. Carly Wine
Masters
1. Kelsey Fitzgerald 14, of J.T. Henley Middle School
2. Christopher Leavell
3. James Barnett
Hazardous Weather Outlook - May 31
From NOAA
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Waynesboro&state=VA&site=LWX&textField1=38.0695&textField2=-78.9026
Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1055 AM EDT SAT MAY 31 2008
MDZ003>005-009-010-501-502-VAZ021-025>031-036>042-050-051-
WVZ050>055-501>504-011000-
WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-HIGHLAND-
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-FAUQUIER-LOUDOUN-
ORANGE-CULPEPER-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-PENDLETON-
HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-
1055 AM EDT SAT MAY 31 2008
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA...AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GARRETT COUNTY.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT ACROSS THE PANHANDLE OF WEST
VIRGINIA...MARYLAND WEST OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND MOST OF
NORTHERN VIRGINIA THROUGH 5 PM. AUGUSTA...NELSON AND ALBEMARLE
COUNTIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE TORNADO WATCH.
THE REMNANTS OF THE THUNDERSTORM COMPLEX WILL MOSTLY AFFECT
WESTERN MARYLAND...THE PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA AND THE
METROPOLITAN AREAS OF BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON DC BEFORE NOON.
HOWEVER...ADDITIONAL STORMS ARE ANTICIPATED THIS AFTERNOON AHEAD
OF THE APPROACHING COLD FRONT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA THROUGH 5 PM.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND GUSTS OF 60
MPH OR GREATER AND LARGE HAIL. AN ISOLATED TORNADO IS ALSO
POSSIBLE.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING. LOCALLY GUSTY WINDS AND SMALL HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE
IN THE STRONGER STORMS.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.
Tornado Watch
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 403
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
310 PM EDT SAT MAY 31 2008
TORNADO WATCH 403 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
VAC001-003-007-015-029-033-036-041-047-049-057-061-065-073-075-
079-085-087-091-095-097-099-101-103-109-113-115-119-125-127-131-
133-137-139-145-153-157-159-165-171-177-179-187-193-199-540-630-
660-683-685-735-760-790-820-830-010100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0403.080531T1910Z-080601T0100Z/
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ACCOMACK ALBEMARLE AMELIA
AUGUSTA BUCKINGHAM CAROLINE
CHARLES CITY CHESTERFIELD CULPEPER
CUMBERLAND ESSEX FAUQUIER
FLUVANNA GLOUCESTER GOOCHLAND
GREENE HANOVER HENRICO
HIGHLAND JAMES CITY KING AND QUEEN
KING GEORGE KING WILLIAM LANCASTER
LOUISA MADISON MATHEWS
MIDDLESEX NELSON NEW KENT
NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND ORANGE
PAGE POWHATAN PRINCE WILLIAM
RAPPAHANNOCK RICHMOND ROCKINGHAM
SHENANDOAH SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD
WARREN WESTMORELAND YORK
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
CHARLOTTESVILLE FREDERICKSBURG HARRISONBURG
MANASSAS MANASSAS PARK POQUOSON
RICHMOND STAUNTON WAYNESBORO
WILLIAMSBURG
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Waynesboro&state=VA&site=LWX&textField1=38.0695&textField2=-78.9026
Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1055 AM EDT SAT MAY 31 2008
MDZ003>005-009-010-501-502-VAZ021-025>031-036>042-050-051-
WVZ050>055-501>504-011000-
WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-HIGHLAND-
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-FAUQUIER-LOUDOUN-
ORANGE-CULPEPER-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-PENDLETON-
HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-
1055 AM EDT SAT MAY 31 2008
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA...AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GARRETT COUNTY.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT ACROSS THE PANHANDLE OF WEST
VIRGINIA...MARYLAND WEST OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND MOST OF
NORTHERN VIRGINIA THROUGH 5 PM. AUGUSTA...NELSON AND ALBEMARLE
COUNTIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE TORNADO WATCH.
THE REMNANTS OF THE THUNDERSTORM COMPLEX WILL MOSTLY AFFECT
WESTERN MARYLAND...THE PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA AND THE
METROPOLITAN AREAS OF BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON DC BEFORE NOON.
HOWEVER...ADDITIONAL STORMS ARE ANTICIPATED THIS AFTERNOON AHEAD
OF THE APPROACHING COLD FRONT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA THROUGH 5 PM.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND GUSTS OF 60
MPH OR GREATER AND LARGE HAIL. AN ISOLATED TORNADO IS ALSO
POSSIBLE.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING. LOCALLY GUSTY WINDS AND SMALL HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE
IN THE STRONGER STORMS.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.
Tornado Watch
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 403
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
310 PM EDT SAT MAY 31 2008
TORNADO WATCH 403 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
VAC001-003-007-015-029-033-036-041-047-049-057-061-065-073-075-
079-085-087-091-095-097-099-101-103-109-113-115-119-125-127-131-
133-137-139-145-153-157-159-165-171-177-179-187-193-199-540-630-
660-683-685-735-760-790-820-830-010100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0403.080531T1910Z-080601T0100Z/
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ACCOMACK ALBEMARLE AMELIA
AUGUSTA BUCKINGHAM CAROLINE
CHARLES CITY CHESTERFIELD CULPEPER
CUMBERLAND ESSEX FAUQUIER
FLUVANNA GLOUCESTER GOOCHLAND
GREENE HANOVER HENRICO
HIGHLAND JAMES CITY KING AND QUEEN
KING GEORGE KING WILLIAM LANCASTER
LOUISA MADISON MATHEWS
MIDDLESEX NELSON NEW KENT
NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND ORANGE
PAGE POWHATAN PRINCE WILLIAM
RAPPAHANNOCK RICHMOND ROCKINGHAM
SHENANDOAH SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD
WARREN WESTMORELAND YORK
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
CHARLOTTESVILLE FREDERICKSBURG HARRISONBURG
MANASSAS MANASSAS PARK POQUOSON
RICHMOND STAUNTON WAYNESBORO
WILLIAMSBURG
Threatening Notes - May 31
The Staunton Police Department has concluded its investigation into threatening
notes that were found at Shelburne Middle School on February 21, February 22 and
February 25, 2008. Heidi Marie Dorn, 34, of Staunton was arrested on May 20, 2008 and
charged with three counts of Threatening to Bomb and four counts of Threatening to do
Bodily Injury. Dorn is an employee of Staunton City Schools.
Ms. Dorn is currently being held in the Middle River Regional Jail.
notes that were found at Shelburne Middle School on February 21, February 22 and
February 25, 2008. Heidi Marie Dorn, 34, of Staunton was arrested on May 20, 2008 and
charged with three counts of Threatening to Bomb and four counts of Threatening to do
Bodily Injury. Dorn is an employee of Staunton City Schools.
Ms. Dorn is currently being held in the Middle River Regional Jail.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING:
Staunton and Waynesboro City Councils will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 2 at 4:30 PM in Staunton City Council Chambers with State Senator Emmett Hanger, Jr., and Delegates Christopher Saxman and Steven Landes. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the impact of state budget process, the impact of state budget cuts, and communications. The public is invited to attend.
For information contact Stephen Owen, City Manager at 332-3812.
Staunton and Waynesboro City Councils will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 2 at 4:30 PM in Staunton City Council Chambers with State Senator Emmett Hanger, Jr., and Delegates Christopher Saxman and Steven Landes. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the impact of state budget process, the impact of state budget cuts, and communications. The public is invited to attend.
For information contact Stephen Owen, City Manager at 332-3812.
VDot road conditions - May 31
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF June 2 – June 6, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* No lane closures reported.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile markers 230 to 220 southbound– Paved ditch cleaning. Right shoulder closure, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11– Litter, mowing and debris pick up.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Mowing. Fishersville area.
* (NEW) Route 42 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Mowing in the Swoope and Fishersville areas.
* (NEW) Route 252 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 254 – Bridge over I-81 just east of Staunton city limits, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Debris pick up.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minor delays
* (NEW) Route 262 – Vegetation management with mobile lane closures. Interstate 81 area. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11 on Wednesday.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Debris pick up.
* (NEW) Route 285 – Mowing. Fishersville area.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Pipe lining between Route 655 and Route 694.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Mowing, litter and debris pick up.
* (NEW) Various roads – Line painting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, litter and debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 – Spot leveling.
* (NEW) Route 611 – Patching from Route 865 to Route 340 with flaggers controlling traffic Wednesday.
* Route 612 – Bridges over I-81, .3 mile west of Route 792, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.
* Route 616 – At Middle River Bridge , bridge repairs. Single lane traffic with temporary signals controlling traffic.
* Route 620 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 655 – Spot leveling.
* Route 696 – Road reconstruction project in Mount Sidney area. Road closure begins June 2. Expected completion is August 15. Work will be .5 miles west of Route 11 to Route 11. Motorists are advised to use Route 626 and Route 748 for detour.
* Route 697 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 750 – Bridge over I-81 just west of Route 778. Bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 764 – Road construction from Route 730 to Route 758. Flagger traffic control. Completion is June 30.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Bridge deck maintenance between .09 miles west and .46 miles east of Route 11. Single lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
* (NEW) Route 782 – Patching from Route 254 to Route 796 with flaggers controlling traffic Thursday and Friday.
* (NEW) Route 865 – Patching from Waynesboro City limits to Route 611 with flaggers controlling traffic weekdays.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Mowing, cleaning around guardrails, brush cutting, spot leveling, patching, shoulder repair, calcium application, scraping and machining dirt roads.
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* No lane closures reported.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile markers 230 to 220 southbound– Paved ditch cleaning. Right shoulder closure, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11– Litter, mowing and debris pick up.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Mowing. Fishersville area.
* (NEW) Route 42 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Mowing in the Swoope and Fishersville areas.
* (NEW) Route 252 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 254 – Bridge over I-81 just east of Staunton city limits, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Debris pick up.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minor delays
* (NEW) Route 262 – Vegetation management with mobile lane closures. Interstate 81 area. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Mowing in the Swoope area.
* Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11 on Wednesday.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Debris pick up.
* (NEW) Route 285 – Mowing. Fishersville area.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Pipe lining between Route 655 and Route 694.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Mowing, litter and debris pick up.
* (NEW) Various roads – Line painting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, litter and debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 – Spot leveling.
* (NEW) Route 611 – Patching from Route 865 to Route 340 with flaggers controlling traffic Wednesday.
* Route 612 – Bridges over I-81, .3 mile west of Route 792, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.
* Route 616 – At Middle River Bridge , bridge repairs. Single lane traffic with temporary signals controlling traffic.
* Route 620 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 655 – Spot leveling.
* Route 696 – Road reconstruction project in Mount Sidney area. Road closure begins June 2. Expected completion is August 15. Work will be .5 miles west of Route 11 to Route 11. Motorists are advised to use Route 626 and Route 748 for detour.
* Route 697 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 750 – Bridge over I-81 just west of Route 778. Bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.
* (NEW) Route 764 – Road construction from Route 730 to Route 758. Flagger traffic control. Completion is June 30.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Bridge deck maintenance between .09 miles west and .46 miles east of Route 11. Single lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
* (NEW) Route 782 – Patching from Route 254 to Route 796 with flaggers controlling traffic Thursday and Friday.
* (NEW) Route 865 – Patching from Waynesboro City limits to Route 611 with flaggers controlling traffic weekdays.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Mowing, cleaning around guardrails, brush cutting, spot leveling, patching, shoulder repair, calcium application, scraping and machining dirt roads.
Waynesboro City Council Work Session
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, June 2, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1.Open Council Discussion.
2.Consider holding a Closed Meeting under Section 2.2-3711 of the Freedom of Information Act, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, (a) (1) regarding the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; more specifically to discuss the employee evaluations for Charter Employees.
3.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.
Monday, June 2, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1.Open Council Discussion.
2.Consider holding a Closed Meeting under Section 2.2-3711 of the Freedom of Information Act, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, (a) (1) regarding the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; more specifically to discuss the employee evaluations for Charter Employees.
3.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.
THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5-15 WILLIAM W. LITTLE - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone approximately 2.5 acres from General Agriculture to General Business with proffers owned by William W. Little, located on the north side of Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) approximately 0.2 of a mile east of the intersection of Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) and White Hill Road (Route 654) in Stuarts Draft (South River District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffer #1 only.
5-16 TOWN OF CRAIGSVILLE AND GORDON A. PAINTER – PUBLIC USE OVERLAY
Consider a request to add the Public Use Overlay zoning designation with proffers to approximately 1.1 acres of land owned by the Town of Craigsville and Gordon A. Painter located on the south side of Estaline Valley Road (Route 601) approximately 0.1 of a mile west of the intersection of Estaline Valley Road (Route 601) and Furnace Road (Route 862) (Pastures District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffer.
5-17 ROAD ABANDONMENT
Consider abandonment of portions of an alley located in Dr. A. C. Byers Subdivision at Weyers Cave (Middle River District).
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
5-18 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
5-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
5-20 CIRCUIT COURT STENOGRAPHER
Consider proposal to provide stenographer services for Circuit Court with funding from State Supreme Court.
5-21 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Consider support for statewide Transportation funding initiatives to address maintenance and construction needs.
5-22 AUGUSTA SPRINGS PARK
Consider funding proposal for Park.
Funding Sources:
A) Pastures Recreation Account #80000-8024-18 $100,000
B) Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-52 132,555
$232,555
5-23 LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II
Consider request of Library Board to proceed with A/E services associated with proposed project.
Funding Source: #80000-8051 $161,020
5-24 FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
Consider Committee’s recommendations as it relates to equipment revolving loan request from the following agency:
Agency Request Committee Recommendation
Weyers Cave F&R $200,000 $200,000
5-25 DSS LEASE
Consider updated lease agreement to comply with state requirements.
5-26 PANORAMA SUBDIVISION – RESOLUTION
Consider resolution reducing right-of-way and substituting an easement related to the Secondary Road System.
5-27 CONSENT AGENDA
5-27.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meeting:
• Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 2008
5-27.02 NACo 2008 VOTING CREDENTIALS
Consider NACo 2008 Voting Credentials.
5-28 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
5-29 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report, dated May, 2008.
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report, dated May 8, 2008.
H5-28ra1.08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
May 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
May 24 11:00 a.m. PARKS & RECREATION – CRIMORA PARK
DEDICATION CEREMONY
May 27 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
May 28 6:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
June 9 7-9:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Stuarts Draft High School
June 10 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
7-9:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Riverheads High School
June 11 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
1-3:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Government Center
June 12 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
June 17 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
June 18 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 19 1:30 p.m. ACSA
June 20 11:00 a.m. IDA
June 23 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
June 24 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
June 25 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
July 8 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
July 11-15 2008 NACo ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Kansas City
July 14 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
July 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
July 16 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Fishersville
July 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA
July 18 11:00 a.m. IDA
July 21 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
July 22 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
July 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
July 30 ??? BOS/PC JOINT MEETING
DATE: May 22, 2008
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5-15 WILLIAM W. LITTLE - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone approximately 2.5 acres from General Agriculture to General Business with proffers owned by William W. Little, located on the north side of Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) approximately 0.2 of a mile east of the intersection of Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) and White Hill Road (Route 654) in Stuarts Draft (South River District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffer #1 only.
5-16 TOWN OF CRAIGSVILLE AND GORDON A. PAINTER – PUBLIC USE OVERLAY
Consider a request to add the Public Use Overlay zoning designation with proffers to approximately 1.1 acres of land owned by the Town of Craigsville and Gordon A. Painter located on the south side of Estaline Valley Road (Route 601) approximately 0.1 of a mile west of the intersection of Estaline Valley Road (Route 601) and Furnace Road (Route 862) (Pastures District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffer.
5-17 ROAD ABANDONMENT
Consider abandonment of portions of an alley located in Dr. A. C. Byers Subdivision at Weyers Cave (Middle River District).
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
5-18 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
5-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
5-20 CIRCUIT COURT STENOGRAPHER
Consider proposal to provide stenographer services for Circuit Court with funding from State Supreme Court.
5-21 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Consider support for statewide Transportation funding initiatives to address maintenance and construction needs.
5-22 AUGUSTA SPRINGS PARK
Consider funding proposal for Park.
Funding Sources:
A) Pastures Recreation Account #80000-8024-18 $100,000
B) Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-52 132,555
$232,555
5-23 LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II
Consider request of Library Board to proceed with A/E services associated with proposed project.
Funding Source: #80000-8051 $161,020
5-24 FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
Consider Committee’s recommendations as it relates to equipment revolving loan request from the following agency:
Agency Request Committee Recommendation
Weyers Cave F&R $200,000 $200,000
5-25 DSS LEASE
Consider updated lease agreement to comply with state requirements.
5-26 PANORAMA SUBDIVISION – RESOLUTION
Consider resolution reducing right-of-way and substituting an easement related to the Secondary Road System.
5-27 CONSENT AGENDA
5-27.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meeting:
• Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 2008
5-27.02 NACo 2008 VOTING CREDENTIALS
Consider NACo 2008 Voting Credentials.
5-28 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
5-29 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Report, dated May, 2008.
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Report, dated May 8, 2008.
H5-28ra1.08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
May 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
May 24 11:00 a.m. PARKS & RECREATION – CRIMORA PARK
DEDICATION CEREMONY
May 27 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
May 28 6:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
June 9 7-9:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Stuarts Draft High School
June 10 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
7-9:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Riverheads High School
June 11 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
1-3:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Government Center
June 12 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
June 17 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
June 18 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 19 1:30 p.m. ACSA
June 20 11:00 a.m. IDA
June 23 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
June 24 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
June 25 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
July 8 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
July 11-15 2008 NACo ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Kansas City
July 14 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
July 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
July 16 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Fishersville
July 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA
July 18 11:00 a.m. IDA
July 21 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
July 22 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
July 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
July 30 ??? BOS/PC JOINT MEETING
DATE: May 22, 2008
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
340 3 Car wreck - May 23
Friday 23, 2008 - 7:30am Rt. 340 near Old White Hill Road. Jeremy Rasnake fell a sleep at the wheel of his Bronco. Cheryl Sheaves was air-lifted to UVA was seriously injured in the head in a collision near Stuarts Draft.
Rasnake's Ford Bronco crossed the center line and hit Sheaves Ford Thunderbird head on. The other driver Carl L. Simmons driving the 3rd car was transported to AMC with non life threating injuries.
Rasnake will face charges of DUI, driving on a suspended license and not wearing a seat belt.
Photo/story Nathan Combs
Car hits Dr. Office - May 23
Thrsday 22, 2008- Cheryl Brown was trying to park her car when she drove into the the Augusta Psychological Associates building in Waynesboro.
Brown was taken to AMC. She was treated for minor injuries and released. No one inside the building was injured.
Photo/story Nathan Combs
Vdot news - May 23
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF May 26 - 30, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* (NEW) Various locations – Raised pavement marker installation (snow plowable markers) and lens replacement, Tuesday, May 27. Nighttime work.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 235 to 225, southbound – Right shoulder closure. Ditch cleaning. Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11– Litter, mowing and debris pick up. Bridge sweeping. Spot leveling at Pilot Truck stop in turning lane and on I-81 northbound on ramp.
* Route 42 – Paving from Churchville to Buffalo Gap, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm. Traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot vehicle.
* Route 42 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 250 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 252 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Bridge over I-81 just east of Staunton city limits, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control. No lane closures, Monday, May 26.
* Route 254 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* (New) Route 256– Mowing.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minor delays.
* Route 262 – Mile marker posts installation from milepost 1 to milepost 13. Right shoulder closed Monday through Thursday.
* Route 262 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11 on Wednesday.
* (New) Route 275– Mowing.
* Route 285 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 340 – Litter and debris pick up, mowing. Bridge sweeping. Spot leveling from Route 655 to Route 694.
* Various roads – Litter and debris pick up.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Line painting. Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 601 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Rockbridge County line to five miles north.
* (NEW) Route 608 – Spot leveling.
* (NEW) Route 612 – Bridges over I-81, .3 mile west of Route 792, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control. No lane closures on Monday, May 26.
* (NEW) Route 616 – At Middle River Bridge, bridge repairs. Single lane traffic with temporary signals controlling traffic.
* (NEW) Route 620 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 647 – Bridges over I-81, between 0.04 mi west of Rte 648 and 0.33 mi. east of Route 11. Bridge deck maintenance. One-lane may be closed with flaggers controlling traffic.
* (NEW) Route 655 – Spot leveling.
* Route 683 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 687 to Route 684.
* Route 684 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route T-687 to Route 601.
* Route 685 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 42 to Route 684.
* Route T-687 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route T-1101 to Route 42.
* Route 694 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 696 – Road reconstruction project in Mount Sidney area. Road closure begins June 2. Expected completion is August 15. Work will be .5 miles west of Route 11 to Route 11. Motorists are advised to use Route 626 and Route 748 for detour.
* (NEW) Route 697 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 730 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 747 to Route 728.
* (NEW) Route 750 – Bridge over I-81 just west of Route 778. Bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control. No lane closure on Monday, May 26.
* (NEW) Route 799 – Patching from Route 250 to Route 828.
* Route 811 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 42 to Route 42.
* (NEW) Route 827 – Patching from Route 254 to end of state maintenance.
* (NEW) Route 828 – Patching from Route 865 to Route 799.
* Route 836 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 42 to end of state maintenance.
* Route 938 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 684 to 0.75 mile east of Route 684.
* Various Roads – Machining dirt roads, dust treatment, mowing, brush cutting, spot leveling, patching, shoulder repair, and scraping dirt roads.
* Various Roads – Bridge sweeping county wide in Fishersville and Swoope areas.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Line painting. Tuesday, May 27 to Wednesday, May 28, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* (NEW) Various locations – Raised pavement marker installation (snow plowable markers) and lens replacement, Tuesday, May 27. Nighttime work.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 235 to 225, southbound – Right shoulder closure. Ditch cleaning. Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11– Litter, mowing and debris pick up. Bridge sweeping. Spot leveling at Pilot Truck stop in turning lane and on I-81 northbound on ramp.
* Route 42 – Paving from Churchville to Buffalo Gap, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm. Traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot vehicle.
* Route 42 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 250 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 252 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Bridge over I-81 just east of Staunton city limits, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control. No lane closures, Monday, May 26.
* Route 254 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* (New) Route 256– Mowing.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minor delays.
* Route 262 – Mile marker posts installation from milepost 1 to milepost 13. Right shoulder closed Monday through Thursday.
* Route 262 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11 on Wednesday.
* (New) Route 275– Mowing.
* Route 285 – Bridge sweeping and mowing.
* Route 340 – Litter and debris pick up, mowing. Bridge sweeping. Spot leveling from Route 655 to Route 694.
* Various roads – Litter and debris pick up.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Line painting. Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 601 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Rockbridge County line to five miles north.
* (NEW) Route 608 – Spot leveling.
* (NEW) Route 612 – Bridges over I-81, .3 mile west of Route 792, bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control. No lane closures on Monday, May 26.
* (NEW) Route 616 – At Middle River Bridge, bridge repairs. Single lane traffic with temporary signals controlling traffic.
* (NEW) Route 620 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 647 – Bridges over I-81, between 0.04 mi west of Rte 648 and 0.33 mi. east of Route 11. Bridge deck maintenance. One-lane may be closed with flaggers controlling traffic.
* (NEW) Route 655 – Spot leveling.
* Route 683 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 687 to Route 684.
* Route 684 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route T-687 to Route 601.
* Route 685 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 42 to Route 684.
* Route T-687 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route T-1101 to Route 42.
* Route 694 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 696 – Road reconstruction project in Mount Sidney area. Road closure begins June 2. Expected completion is August 15. Work will be .5 miles west of Route 11 to Route 11. Motorists are advised to use Route 626 and Route 748 for detour.
* (NEW) Route 697 – Patching and leveling near Fishersville.
* Route 730 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 747 to Route 728.
* (NEW) Route 750 – Bridge over I-81 just west of Route 778. Bridge deck maintenance. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control. No lane closure on Monday, May 26.
* (NEW) Route 799 – Patching from Route 250 to Route 828.
* Route 811 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 42 to Route 42.
* (NEW) Route 827 – Patching from Route 254 to end of state maintenance.
* (NEW) Route 828 – Patching from Route 865 to Route 799.
* Route 836 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 42 to end of state maintenance.
* Route 938 - Tree trimming during daylight hours. Route 684 to 0.75 mile east of Route 684.
* Various Roads – Machining dirt roads, dust treatment, mowing, brush cutting, spot leveling, patching, shoulder repair, and scraping dirt roads.
* Various Roads – Bridge sweeping county wide in Fishersville and Swoope areas.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Line painting. Tuesday, May 27 to Wednesday, May 28, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008, 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 from the April 21, 2008 Regular Business Meeting, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Consider request from Kroger Food Stores for amplified music during a “Children’s Fun Day” in their parking lot at 245 Arch Avenue, on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. They plan to raise funds for the Challenger Baseball Team.
3. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance to close and vacate a portion of Race Avenue and 13th Street, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-15-31 and 55-2-A, and to close and vacate a portion of 12th Street and a 20-foot alley, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-14-1 and 55-2-A, to allow for the consolidation of all parcels owned by South River, Inc.
3. Presentation by Mr. Raymond Reed, Chairman of the Serenity Gardens Foundation, on the status of Serenity Gardens in Riverview Park.
4. Presentation by the Public Works Director and Superintendent of Public Works Operations, of Public Works Employee Awards and Writing and Art Contest Awards.
5. Planning Matters:
1. Receive the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and consider introducing a resolution on the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat approval for an 18-lot residential development located at a 1858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, described as Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, ½ of Lot 9.
2. Receive the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and consider introducing an ordinance on the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow residential units to face a private road located at a 1.858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, described at Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, ½ of Lot 9.
3. Consider the request of Gail W. Mann, owner, to waive requirements of City Code Sections 74-3 and 74-20 in order to allow administrative approval of a minor subdivision for a 12.541 acre parcel located on White Bridge Road and described as Tax Map No. 13-1-Lot 10.
6. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on a proposed ordinance amending Waynesboro City Code Section 26.1 – 26.17, “Cemeteries”.
7. Consider introducing an ordinance amending Waynesboro City Code Section 26.1-26.17, “Cemeteries”.
8. Consider introducing the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating a Community Gang Collaboration Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $200,000 for Expenditures Related to Gang Prevention Programs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
2. Appropriating Governor’s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program Funds (GOSAP) to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $5,000 for Expenditures Related to the Augusta County For Youth Corps Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
3. Appropriating Governor’s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program Funds (GOSAP) to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $5,000 for Expenditures Related to the Staunton After School Youth Power Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
4. Appropriating Governor’s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program Funds (GOSAP) to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $5,000 for Expenditures Related to the Summer Youth Power Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appropriating a Healthy Marriage and Stable Families Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $22,482 for Expenditures Related to the Start of the Parent Project Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
6. Appropriating a Justice Assistance Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $13,262 for Expenditures Related to the SAW Gang Prevention Initiative for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
7. Appropriating a Justice Assistance Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $15,588 for Expenditures Related to the SAW Gang Prevention Initiative for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
8. Appropriating $40,000 from the Youth and Family Programs Unreserved Fund Balance for Expenditures Related to a Pre-Employment program for Youth Funded in Fund 216 (Youth Corp) and for Program Costs for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funded in Fund 218 (Teen Pregnancy) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Appropriating $1,708 from a State Litter Grant to the General Fund Operating Fund for Expenditures Related to the FY08 Litter Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
10. Appropriating $53,699 from the Water Fund Unreserved Fund Balance for Expenditures Related to Water Improvement Projects on Kirby Avenue and Gardner Street, to Increase Funding for the Meter Replacement Program and to Appropriate Insurance Proceeds Received for Damages to a Fire Hydrant on Rosser Avenue for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
11. Appropriating $125,775 from 2007 GO Bond Proceeds FBO Sewer Line Projects and $31,538 from the Sewer Fund Unreserved Fund Balance for (1) Expenditures Related to Sewer Improvement Projects for Oak Hill Phase 2 and (2) Equipment Purchases, Respectively, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
12. Appropriating $120,756 from the Sale of Surplus Equipment and $41,711 from Rev. From Use of Equipment/Rental VDOT Reimbursable for Expenditures Related to the Purchase of Mowing Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Police Vehicle Equipment and Auction Services for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Consider amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding the provision of health insurance benefits for retired City employees.
10. Receive presentation of a report on the North Park Capital Improvement Plan and consider a Resolution approving the Plan.
11. Consider approving the Application for Exemption from Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for the Wayne Theater Alliance, Inc.
12. Consider the appointment of Mr. Kristopher C. Baker as the Citizen Representative for Waynesboro on the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, filling the unexpired term of W. Clark Jordan, expiring June 30, 2009.
13. Citizen Comment Period.
14. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
15. 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 TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008, 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 from the April 21, 2008 Regular Business Meeting, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Consider request from Kroger Food Stores for amplified music during a “Children’s Fun Day” in their parking lot at 245 Arch Avenue, on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. They plan to raise funds for the Challenger Baseball Team.
3. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance to close and vacate a portion of Race Avenue and 13th Street, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-15-31 and 55-2-A, and to close and vacate a portion of 12th Street and a 20-foot alley, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-14-1 and 55-2-A, to allow for the consolidation of all parcels owned by South River, Inc.
3. Presentation by Mr. Raymond Reed, Chairman of the Serenity Gardens Foundation, on the status of Serenity Gardens in Riverview Park.
4. Presentation by the Public Works Director and Superintendent of Public Works Operations, of Public Works Employee Awards and Writing and Art Contest Awards.
5. Planning Matters:
1. Receive the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and consider introducing a resolution on the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat approval for an 18-lot residential development located at a 1858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, described as Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, ½ of Lot 9.
2. Receive the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and consider introducing an ordinance on the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow residential units to face a private road located at a 1.858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, described at Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, ½ of Lot 9.
3. Consider the request of Gail W. Mann, owner, to waive requirements of City Code Sections 74-3 and 74-20 in order to allow administrative approval of a minor subdivision for a 12.541 acre parcel located on White Bridge Road and described as Tax Map No. 13-1-Lot 10.
6. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on a proposed ordinance amending Waynesboro City Code Section 26.1 – 26.17, “Cemeteries”.
7. Consider introducing an ordinance amending Waynesboro City Code Section 26.1-26.17, “Cemeteries”.
8. Consider introducing the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating a Community Gang Collaboration Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $200,000 for Expenditures Related to Gang Prevention Programs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
2. Appropriating Governor’s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program Funds (GOSAP) to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $5,000 for Expenditures Related to the Augusta County For Youth Corps Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
3. Appropriating Governor’s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program Funds (GOSAP) to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $5,000 for Expenditures Related to the Staunton After School Youth Power Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
4. Appropriating Governor’s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program Funds (GOSAP) to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $5,000 for Expenditures Related to the Summer Youth Power Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appropriating a Healthy Marriage and Stable Families Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $22,482 for Expenditures Related to the Start of the Parent Project Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
6. Appropriating a Justice Assistance Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $13,262 for Expenditures Related to the SAW Gang Prevention Initiative for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
7. Appropriating a Justice Assistance Grant to the Youth and Family Services Operating Fund in the Amount of $15,588 for Expenditures Related to the SAW Gang Prevention Initiative for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
8. Appropriating $40,000 from the Youth and Family Programs Unreserved Fund Balance for Expenditures Related to a Pre-Employment program for Youth Funded in Fund 216 (Youth Corp) and for Program Costs for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funded in Fund 218 (Teen Pregnancy) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Appropriating $1,708 from a State Litter Grant to the General Fund Operating Fund for Expenditures Related to the FY08 Litter Program for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
10. Appropriating $53,699 from the Water Fund Unreserved Fund Balance for Expenditures Related to Water Improvement Projects on Kirby Avenue and Gardner Street, to Increase Funding for the Meter Replacement Program and to Appropriate Insurance Proceeds Received for Damages to a Fire Hydrant on Rosser Avenue for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
11. Appropriating $125,775 from 2007 GO Bond Proceeds FBO Sewer Line Projects and $31,538 from the Sewer Fund Unreserved Fund Balance for (1) Expenditures Related to Sewer Improvement Projects for Oak Hill Phase 2 and (2) Equipment Purchases, Respectively, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
12. Appropriating $120,756 from the Sale of Surplus Equipment and $41,711 from Rev. From Use of Equipment/Rental VDOT Reimbursable for Expenditures Related to the Purchase of Mowing Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Police Vehicle Equipment and Auction Services for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Consider amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding the provision of health insurance benefits for retired City employees.
10. Receive presentation of a report on the North Park Capital Improvement Plan and consider a Resolution approving the Plan.
11. Consider approving the Application for Exemption from Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for the Wayne Theater Alliance, Inc.
12. Consider the appointment of Mr. Kristopher C. Baker as the Citizen Representative for Waynesboro on the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, filling the unexpired term of W. Clark Jordan, expiring June 30, 2009.
13. Citizen Comment Period.
14. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
15. 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.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
2. Second consideration/adoption of ordinance imposing taxes for the Calendar Year 2008 on property and persons, for the payment of interest on the City debt, for the support of the City government, for the maintenance of the public schools, and for other expenses, providing for the assessment of persons and property, for the collection of taxes, revenues, assessments and imposing penalties for the failure to comply with the provisions hereof.
3. Introduce Proposed Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009.
4. 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.
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
2. Open Budget Discussion.
3. 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 THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
2. Second consideration/adoption of ordinance imposing taxes for the Calendar Year 2008 on property and persons, for the payment of interest on the City debt, for the support of the City government, for the maintenance of the public schools, and for other expenses, providing for the assessment of persons and property, for the collection of taxes, revenues, assessments and imposing penalties for the failure to comply with the provisions hereof.
3. Introduce Proposed Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009.
4. 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.
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
2. Open Budget Discussion.
3. 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.
Vdot news - May 19
ROUTE 696 IN MOUNT SIDNEY TO CLOSE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation will close a portion of Route 696 in Mount Sidney in Augusta County for a road reconstruction project. The closure will begin on June 2 and is anticipated to last until August 15. The construction work will be located approximately a half mile west of Route 11 to Route 11.
Motorists are advised to use Route 626 and Route 748 for a detour.
Citizens with questions on the closure may contact the VDOT Verona Residency Office at (540) 332-8989.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REGULATIONS
Deadline for submitting comments is June 15
RICHMOND – Citizens may submit comments through June 15 on modifications to traffic impact analysis regulations that improve the coordination between transportation and land-use planning throughout the Commonwealth. The original regulations were the result of legislation championed by Governor Timothy M. Kaine and unanimously approved by the 2006 General Assembly.
The proposed amended regulations, summary of the proposed changes and reasons for them, and ways to submit comments are available at www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/chapter527.
The original regulations took effect July 1, 2007. They are being implemented throughout Virginia in phases over 18 months.
Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David S. Ekern established a technical committee of local government, private sector and VDOT representatives to review the regulations, implementation process and feedback received since spring 2007. The proposed modifications to the regulations are based on recommendations from the committee.
Final modifications will be recommended to Governor Kaine after June 15. If approved, the final amended regulations would take effect June 30, 2008.
“We received excellent feedback during information sessions with local officials, developers, contractors and staff, and as we gained experience working with the regulations,” said Richard L. Caywood, VDOT’s Salem District administrator and chair of the technical committee. “The recommended modifications are based that feedback and experience, and they improve the regulations.”
For example, one proposed change clarifies that VDOT has the authority to accept traffic impact statements or studies prepared for rezonings that were approved by VDOT and the local governing body prior to the effective date of the regulations. VDOT may also allow such studies to be updated to conform more closely to the new regulations.
The regulations establish uniform statewide standards to ensure that a traffic impact analysis is performed when land-use decisions with potentially significant impacts on the state-controlled transportation network are being considered by local governments. They also formalize VDOT’s role in working with localities to analyze regional traffic impacts as local officials consider proposed comprehensive plans, rezonings and site plans.
The regulations were developed with significant input from an advisory committee comprised of representatives from local governments, the development community and other stakeholder groups. Public comments were solicited through the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and public hearings. VDOT also held a peer review with other states in which similar reviews are performed.
SNOW PLOWABLE MARKERS TO BE INSTALLED ON SEVERAL ROADS
Lane Markings Will Have Increased Visibility
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation will be installing snow-plowable markers at several locations within the Staunton and Culpeper districts. The project is to replace aging marker lens at various locations as well as place markers for the first time on several roadways. The work will begin May 19 with a completion date of October 1, 2008. All work is weather permitting.
Roads receiving new markers were identified based on traffic volumes, accident history, fog conditions, mountainous terrain and requests from the public. The new markers will be placed at the following locations:
Frederick County
Route 522
Clarke County
Route 340
Augusta County
Route 254
Route 608
Route 612
Route 654
Highland County
Route 250 at Bullpasture Mountain
Rockingham County
Route 11
Route 33
Route 42
Route 259
Roads receiving lens replacements were selected base on age of the existing lens, with an average replacement age of three to four years. Lens replacement will be done at the following locations:
Albemarle County
Route 53
Route 250
Alleghany County
Interstate 64
Augusta County
Interstate 64
Bath County
Route 39 on mountain
Rockingham County
Interstate 81
Shenandoah County
Interstate 81
Warren County
Interstate 66
Route 638
Snow-plowable markers enhance visibility of pavement markings during night and wet conditions and can help reduce crashes.
VDOT COMMITS TO RENEWED FOCUS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Issues Long-Term Emergency Response Improvement Plan
RICHMOND — Following snow-and-ice incidents and interstate crashes that choked highways for hours in recent months, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its long-term action plan to improve emergency response. The report, shared with the Commonwealth Transportation Board at its meeting today, outlines 13 action steps to refocus VDOT on its vital role as an emergency response agency.
“Today we commit to the citizens of Virginia that we will live up to their expectations that VDOT, like fire departments and law-enforcement agencies, will provide critical emergency services during all unforeseen events,” said Commissioner David S. Ekern. “Our core mission includes keeping Virginians safe during inclement weather and other emergency events, and we will deliver on that responsibility.”
Following a Feb. 12 ice storm that effectively shut down Northern Virginia ’s Springfield Interchange for nine hours, VDOT is working to review its entire emergency response program to identify organizational hurdles, policy roadblocks, equipment shortfalls and training challenges that hindered its ability to swiftly respond to emergency events. The long-term action plan released today was developed with input from transportation professionals, law-enforcement and EMS agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and the public.
The action items address:
* Improving communications capabilities within VDOT and between emergency response agencies
* Remodeling, renewing and relocating emergency response equipment to be more effective
* Establishing the first-of-its-kind emergency response institute to train transportation crews in emergency procedures
* Adopting industry best practices for emergency response and snow-and-ice removal
* Expanding VDOT’s five regional traffic management centers into transportation operations centers that function as emergency response hubs
* Breaking down geographic barriers to emergency response with consistent statewide efforts focused on the 23,000 miles of critical highways
* Improving technology and traveler information to keep motorists informed about changing traffic conditions and emergency events while they are on the road and at home
* Overcoming administrative barriers that hinder field operations and emergency response activities
Implementing the action items in this plan will result in:
· Improved communications with the public
· Institutionalizing the National Incident Management System practices
· Adoption of industry best practices
· Implementation of training to support VDOT’s emergency response professionals
· Improved coordination with local, state and federal agencies involved in incident response
“This effort will not come without a cost,” Ekern told the Commonwealth Transportation Board. “However, this is a commitment worth making because it will significantly improve the safety of every Virginian traveling on our transportation network and will protect the quality of life throughout the commonwealth for years to come.”
To learn more about how VDOT responds to emergencies, and to read the plan in its entirety, visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/emer_response.asp
A GREEN APPROACH TO AREA TRAFFIC SIGNALS
STAUNTON – Traffic signal timing coordination for 21 signals on four major highways in the Winchester and Frederick County area is complete thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Transportation, focused on system operations.. Work on the signals was done at the following locations:
* Route 7 – Signals at both Interstate 81 ramps, Getty Lane , Regency Lakes Drive , Millbrook Road , Greenwood Road and Woods Mill Road .
* Route 11 south at Route 37 – Signals at Shawnee Drive, Apple Valley Road, Hood Way and Commonwealth Court.
* Route 50 west of Winchester – Signals at both Route 37 ramps, Ward, and Round Hill.
* Route 50/522/17 – Signals at Frontage Road, both I-81 ramps. On Route 50 at Tulane Drive , Prince Frederick Drive . On Route 522 at Delco Plaza and Costello Drive .
The signal work cost approximately $120,000 for all four highway corridors. The work is part of the traffic signal optimization initiative under the System Operations program. Optimizing signal timing can improve traffic flow, reduce the risk of rear-end collisions, cause fewer emissions and contribute to fuel savings to the motorist. These benefits will be the result of fewer traffic stops while traveling through the coordinated corridors.
Motorists will experience at 5 to 15 percent improvement in travel time and up to 30 percent reduction in vehicle stops yielding a 5 to 15 reduction in emissions and fuel consumption along the coordinated corridor.
These improvements will also make it quicker and safer for emergency services to respond to calls.
VDOT partnered with the City of Winchester to complete this work with their consultant team of Sabra, Wang and Associates and Whitman Renquert and Associates. Work on the project began in November 2007 and was completed on April 30.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent 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.
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation will close a portion of Route 696 in Mount Sidney in Augusta County for a road reconstruction project. The closure will begin on June 2 and is anticipated to last until August 15. The construction work will be located approximately a half mile west of Route 11 to Route 11.
Motorists are advised to use Route 626 and Route 748 for a detour.
Citizens with questions on the closure may contact the VDOT Verona Residency Office at (540) 332-8989.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REGULATIONS
Deadline for submitting comments is June 15
RICHMOND – Citizens may submit comments through June 15 on modifications to traffic impact analysis regulations that improve the coordination between transportation and land-use planning throughout the Commonwealth. The original regulations were the result of legislation championed by Governor Timothy M. Kaine and unanimously approved by the 2006 General Assembly.
The proposed amended regulations, summary of the proposed changes and reasons for them, and ways to submit comments are available at www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/chapter527.
The original regulations took effect July 1, 2007. They are being implemented throughout Virginia in phases over 18 months.
Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David S. Ekern established a technical committee of local government, private sector and VDOT representatives to review the regulations, implementation process and feedback received since spring 2007. The proposed modifications to the regulations are based on recommendations from the committee.
Final modifications will be recommended to Governor Kaine after June 15. If approved, the final amended regulations would take effect June 30, 2008.
“We received excellent feedback during information sessions with local officials, developers, contractors and staff, and as we gained experience working with the regulations,” said Richard L. Caywood, VDOT’s Salem District administrator and chair of the technical committee. “The recommended modifications are based that feedback and experience, and they improve the regulations.”
For example, one proposed change clarifies that VDOT has the authority to accept traffic impact statements or studies prepared for rezonings that were approved by VDOT and the local governing body prior to the effective date of the regulations. VDOT may also allow such studies to be updated to conform more closely to the new regulations.
The regulations establish uniform statewide standards to ensure that a traffic impact analysis is performed when land-use decisions with potentially significant impacts on the state-controlled transportation network are being considered by local governments. They also formalize VDOT’s role in working with localities to analyze regional traffic impacts as local officials consider proposed comprehensive plans, rezonings and site plans.
The regulations were developed with significant input from an advisory committee comprised of representatives from local governments, the development community and other stakeholder groups. Public comments were solicited through the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and public hearings. VDOT also held a peer review with other states in which similar reviews are performed.
SNOW PLOWABLE MARKERS TO BE INSTALLED ON SEVERAL ROADS
Lane Markings Will Have Increased Visibility
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation will be installing snow-plowable markers at several locations within the Staunton and Culpeper districts. The project is to replace aging marker lens at various locations as well as place markers for the first time on several roadways. The work will begin May 19 with a completion date of October 1, 2008. All work is weather permitting.
Roads receiving new markers were identified based on traffic volumes, accident history, fog conditions, mountainous terrain and requests from the public. The new markers will be placed at the following locations:
Frederick County
Route 522
Clarke County
Route 340
Augusta County
Route 254
Route 608
Route 612
Route 654
Highland County
Route 250 at Bullpasture Mountain
Rockingham County
Route 11
Route 33
Route 42
Route 259
Roads receiving lens replacements were selected base on age of the existing lens, with an average replacement age of three to four years. Lens replacement will be done at the following locations:
Albemarle County
Route 53
Route 250
Alleghany County
Interstate 64
Augusta County
Interstate 64
Bath County
Route 39 on mountain
Rockingham County
Interstate 81
Shenandoah County
Interstate 81
Warren County
Interstate 66
Route 638
Snow-plowable markers enhance visibility of pavement markings during night and wet conditions and can help reduce crashes.
VDOT COMMITS TO RENEWED FOCUS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Issues Long-Term Emergency Response Improvement Plan
RICHMOND — Following snow-and-ice incidents and interstate crashes that choked highways for hours in recent months, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its long-term action plan to improve emergency response. The report, shared with the Commonwealth Transportation Board at its meeting today, outlines 13 action steps to refocus VDOT on its vital role as an emergency response agency.
“Today we commit to the citizens of Virginia that we will live up to their expectations that VDOT, like fire departments and law-enforcement agencies, will provide critical emergency services during all unforeseen events,” said Commissioner David S. Ekern. “Our core mission includes keeping Virginians safe during inclement weather and other emergency events, and we will deliver on that responsibility.”
Following a Feb. 12 ice storm that effectively shut down Northern Virginia ’s Springfield Interchange for nine hours, VDOT is working to review its entire emergency response program to identify organizational hurdles, policy roadblocks, equipment shortfalls and training challenges that hindered its ability to swiftly respond to emergency events. The long-term action plan released today was developed with input from transportation professionals, law-enforcement and EMS agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and the public.
The action items address:
* Improving communications capabilities within VDOT and between emergency response agencies
* Remodeling, renewing and relocating emergency response equipment to be more effective
* Establishing the first-of-its-kind emergency response institute to train transportation crews in emergency procedures
* Adopting industry best practices for emergency response and snow-and-ice removal
* Expanding VDOT’s five regional traffic management centers into transportation operations centers that function as emergency response hubs
* Breaking down geographic barriers to emergency response with consistent statewide efforts focused on the 23,000 miles of critical highways
* Improving technology and traveler information to keep motorists informed about changing traffic conditions and emergency events while they are on the road and at home
* Overcoming administrative barriers that hinder field operations and emergency response activities
Implementing the action items in this plan will result in:
· Improved communications with the public
· Institutionalizing the National Incident Management System practices
· Adoption of industry best practices
· Implementation of training to support VDOT’s emergency response professionals
· Improved coordination with local, state and federal agencies involved in incident response
“This effort will not come without a cost,” Ekern told the Commonwealth Transportation Board. “However, this is a commitment worth making because it will significantly improve the safety of every Virginian traveling on our transportation network and will protect the quality of life throughout the commonwealth for years to come.”
To learn more about how VDOT responds to emergencies, and to read the plan in its entirety, visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/emer_response.asp
A GREEN APPROACH TO AREA TRAFFIC SIGNALS
STAUNTON – Traffic signal timing coordination for 21 signals on four major highways in the Winchester and Frederick County area is complete thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Transportation, focused on system operations.. Work on the signals was done at the following locations:
* Route 7 – Signals at both Interstate 81 ramps, Getty Lane , Regency Lakes Drive , Millbrook Road , Greenwood Road and Woods Mill Road .
* Route 11 south at Route 37 – Signals at Shawnee Drive, Apple Valley Road, Hood Way and Commonwealth Court.
* Route 50 west of Winchester – Signals at both Route 37 ramps, Ward, and Round Hill.
* Route 50/522/17 – Signals at Frontage Road, both I-81 ramps. On Route 50 at Tulane Drive , Prince Frederick Drive . On Route 522 at Delco Plaza and Costello Drive .
The signal work cost approximately $120,000 for all four highway corridors. The work is part of the traffic signal optimization initiative under the System Operations program. Optimizing signal timing can improve traffic flow, reduce the risk of rear-end collisions, cause fewer emissions and contribute to fuel savings to the motorist. These benefits will be the result of fewer traffic stops while traveling through the coordinated corridors.
Motorists will experience at 5 to 15 percent improvement in travel time and up to 30 percent reduction in vehicle stops yielding a 5 to 15 reduction in emissions and fuel consumption along the coordinated corridor.
These improvements will also make it quicker and safer for emergency services to respond to calls.
VDOT partnered with the City of Winchester to complete this work with their consultant team of Sabra, Wang and Associates and Whitman Renquert and Associates. Work on the project began in November 2007 and was completed on April 30.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent 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.
CLICK IT OR TICKET - May 19
This May, Staunton Police will be partnering with law enforcement across Virginia and the nation to increase seat belt use with the “Click It or Ticket” enforcement mobilization in an effort to save more lives on Virginia’s roadways.
According to preliminary numbers from DMV: the Virginia Highway Safety Office, there were 1.026 fatalities in Virginia in 2007. Of those, 451 involved no restraint use. In 2006, 62% of all passenger vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
The Staunton Police Department will be out in force ticketing all motorists that are violating traffic laws in Virginia with a particular emphasis being placed on lack of seat belt and child safety use.
“There are still too many people dying or being injured as a result of not buckling up. Virginia experienced the highest number of fatalities in 2007 that we have seen in a decade and this has to stop,” Captain M.A. Harlow said. “That’s why this May and throughout the year, we are increasing enforcement to continue to impress upon all citizens that seat belt use is a must when getting into any vehicle.” Captain M.A. Harlow went on to say, “Regular use of seat belts clearly saves lives, unfortunately, too many folks in Virginia still need a tough reminder that wearing a seat belt is the absolute best way to protect themselves in a crash, so we are here to tell everyone, the Staunton Police Department has zero tolerance when it comes to not buckling up. Please remember, buckle up everyone, every ride. Click it or Ticket.”
For more information, visit www.dmvnow.com/highwaysafety
According to preliminary numbers from DMV: the Virginia Highway Safety Office, there were 1.026 fatalities in Virginia in 2007. Of those, 451 involved no restraint use. In 2006, 62% of all passenger vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
The Staunton Police Department will be out in force ticketing all motorists that are violating traffic laws in Virginia with a particular emphasis being placed on lack of seat belt and child safety use.
“There are still too many people dying or being injured as a result of not buckling up. Virginia experienced the highest number of fatalities in 2007 that we have seen in a decade and this has to stop,” Captain M.A. Harlow said. “That’s why this May and throughout the year, we are increasing enforcement to continue to impress upon all citizens that seat belt use is a must when getting into any vehicle.” Captain M.A. Harlow went on to say, “Regular use of seat belts clearly saves lives, unfortunately, too many folks in Virginia still need a tough reminder that wearing a seat belt is the absolute best way to protect themselves in a crash, so we are here to tell everyone, the Staunton Police Department has zero tolerance when it comes to not buckling up. Please remember, buckle up everyone, every ride. Click it or Ticket.”
For more information, visit www.dmvnow.com/highwaysafety
Waynesboro Public Schools School Board Meeting - May 12
Waynesboro Public Schools
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Tour of Headstart – 6:00 p.m.
Berkeley Glenn Elementary School Closed Session – 6:30 p.m.
1020 Jefferson Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* VSBA Regional Art Contest Participants
* Regional Valley Certamen Participants
* Blue Ridge Tech Prep Academy
* Teacher of the Year
* Acceptance of Gift
CITIZENS TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meeting of April 8, 2008
* Personnel appointments for the 2008-09 school year
* Title III, Part A, Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students Application and Title IV, Part A, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Application
* Local Plan for Career/Technical Education – Perkins 2008-09 Application
* Consolidated Grant Application
FINANCIAL REPORTS
* Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
* Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent
INFORMATION ITEMS
* Blueprint for Excellence
* Textbook Adoption Request
* Special Education Advisory Committee Report
* Student Code of Conduct
* Advisory Committee By-laws Update
ACTION ITEMS
* Adult Basic Education
ADJOURNMENT
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Tour of Headstart – 6:00 p.m.
Berkeley Glenn Elementary School Closed Session – 6:30 p.m.
1020 Jefferson Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* VSBA Regional Art Contest Participants
* Regional Valley Certamen Participants
* Blue Ridge Tech Prep Academy
* Teacher of the Year
* Acceptance of Gift
CITIZENS TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meeting of April 8, 2008
* Personnel appointments for the 2008-09 school year
* Title III, Part A, Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students Application and Title IV, Part A, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Application
* Local Plan for Career/Technical Education – Perkins 2008-09 Application
* Consolidated Grant Application
FINANCIAL REPORTS
* Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
* Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent
INFORMATION ITEMS
* Blueprint for Excellence
* Textbook Adoption Request
* Special Education Advisory Committee Report
* Student Code of Conduct
* Advisory Committee By-laws Update
ACTION ITEMS
* Adult Basic Education
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ADVANCED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION – 2008
5-01 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
5-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
5-03 MIDDLEBROOK BOOK STATION
Consider funding of start-up costs from Riverheads Infrastructure Account.
Funding Source: Riverheads Infrastructure Account (#80000-8014-44) $4,905
5-04 MIDDLEBROOK BOOK STATION
Consider approval of lease agreement.
5-05 LIGHTING ORDINANCE WAIVER – CHURCHVILLE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Consider School Board request for waiver from spillover related to the small Little League baseball field at the Churchville Elementary School (Pastures District).
5-06 STREETLIGHT REQUESTS
Consider requests for the installation and/or upgrading of streetlights for referral to Streetlight Committee at the following locations:
1. At the intersection of Birchwood Road, Woodlawn Drive, and Gish Lane, Staunton (Wayne District).
2. Route 250, Windsor Drive (Wayne District).
5-07 EROSION AND SEDIMENT - DRAFT ORDINANCE
Consider draft ordinance and authorization to advertise for public hearing (June 11, 2008).
5-08 BROADMOOR DRAINAGE PROJECT
Consider construction of fence to screen commercial area from drainage/residential area.
Funding Source: South River Infrastructure Account #80000-8016-44 $7,220
5-09 STREET ADDITIONS
Consider Community Development’s recommendations to adopt resolution for acceptance of the following streets into the secondary road system in accordance with VDOT request:
Ivy Ridge Industrial Park (South River District)
5-10 WHISTLE LANE – TRAFFIC CONTROL
Consider request of Whistle Lane residents to erect “Watch for Children” signage. Estimated cost: $150 (Middle River District).
Funding Source: Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-54
5-11 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE
Consider advertisement for public hearing an ordinance to confirm classifications of TPP other than for vehicles and motorcycles, to remain at $1.90.
5-12 CONSENT AGENDA
5-12.1 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Budget Hearing Meeting, Wednesday, April 16, 2008
* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, April 21, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 23, 2008
5-12.2 CLAIMS
Consider claims paid since April 9, 2008.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
5-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
5-14 CLOSED SESSION
H5-14ra1.08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
May 8 9:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
May 9 7:30 p.m. NEW SOCCER FIELD GRAND OPENING
Riverheads High School
May 12 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
May 13 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 14 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
May 15 1:30 p.m. ACSA
May 20 7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA MEETING
Wilson Middle School
May 21 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. FRONTIER DRIVE PUBLIC MEETING
6:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING
Vesuvius (Helen Chew’s home)
7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
May 24 11:00 a.m. PARKS & RECREATION – CRIMORA PARK
DEDICATION CEREMONY
May 27 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
May 28 6:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
May 29 6:00 p.m. REGIONAL DINNER MEETING
Rowe’s Restaurant
June 10 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 11 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
June 12 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
June 17 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
June 18 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 19 1:30 p.m. ACSA
June 20 11:00 a.m. IDA
June 23 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
June 24 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
June 25 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
DATE: May 8, 2008
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION – 2008
5-01 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
5-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
5-03 MIDDLEBROOK BOOK STATION
Consider funding of start-up costs from Riverheads Infrastructure Account.
Funding Source: Riverheads Infrastructure Account (#80000-8014-44) $4,905
5-04 MIDDLEBROOK BOOK STATION
Consider approval of lease agreement.
5-05 LIGHTING ORDINANCE WAIVER – CHURCHVILLE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Consider School Board request for waiver from spillover related to the small Little League baseball field at the Churchville Elementary School (Pastures District).
5-06 STREETLIGHT REQUESTS
Consider requests for the installation and/or upgrading of streetlights for referral to Streetlight Committee at the following locations:
1. At the intersection of Birchwood Road, Woodlawn Drive, and Gish Lane, Staunton (Wayne District).
2. Route 250, Windsor Drive (Wayne District).
5-07 EROSION AND SEDIMENT - DRAFT ORDINANCE
Consider draft ordinance and authorization to advertise for public hearing (June 11, 2008).
5-08 BROADMOOR DRAINAGE PROJECT
Consider construction of fence to screen commercial area from drainage/residential area.
Funding Source: South River Infrastructure Account #80000-8016-44 $7,220
5-09 STREET ADDITIONS
Consider Community Development’s recommendations to adopt resolution for acceptance of the following streets into the secondary road system in accordance with VDOT request:
Ivy Ridge Industrial Park (South River District)
5-10 WHISTLE LANE – TRAFFIC CONTROL
Consider request of Whistle Lane residents to erect “Watch for Children” signage. Estimated cost: $150 (Middle River District).
Funding Source: Middle River Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-54
5-11 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE
Consider advertisement for public hearing an ordinance to confirm classifications of TPP other than for vehicles and motorcycles, to remain at $1.90.
5-12 CONSENT AGENDA
5-12.1 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Budget Hearing Meeting, Wednesday, April 16, 2008
* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, April 21, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 23, 2008
5-12.2 CLAIMS
Consider claims paid since April 9, 2008.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
5-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
5-14 CLOSED SESSION
H5-14ra1.08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
May 8 9:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
May 9 7:30 p.m. NEW SOCCER FIELD GRAND OPENING
Riverheads High School
May 12 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
May 13 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 14 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
May 15 1:30 p.m. ACSA
May 20 7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA MEETING
Wilson Middle School
May 21 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. FRONTIER DRIVE PUBLIC MEETING
6:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING
Vesuvius (Helen Chew’s home)
7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
May 24 11:00 a.m. PARKS & RECREATION – CRIMORA PARK
DEDICATION CEREMONY
May 27 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
May 28 6:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
May 29 6:00 p.m. REGIONAL DINNER MEETING
Rowe’s Restaurant
June 10 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 11 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
June 12 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
June 17 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
June 18 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 19 1:30 p.m. ACSA
June 20 11:00 a.m. IDA
June 23 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
June 24 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
June 25 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
DATE: May 8, 2008
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
“Get Connected” in May and Boost Your Mental Health - May 12
Press Release
From: Mental Health Association of Augusta
Donna H. Gum, Executive Director
“Get Connected” in May and Boost Your Mental Health
The Mental Health Association of Augusta Challenges the Citizens of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta this May to the Mental Health Connection Challenge
In observance of 2008 May is Mental Health Month, Mental Health Association of Augusta is encouraging all residents of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County to build their social support networks throughout May to improve upon how we all deal with the stress of living in a 24/7 on-the-go society. The MHA-A is challenging all citizens to the Mental Health Connection Challenge by making FIVE positive and life-fulfilling connections this month. Research shows that social networks can reduce stress and promote overall health by providing a sense of belonging, self-worth and security.
“We all need to maintain positive connections to feel a part of our communities and families, which is why this May, Mental Health America is challenging every American to connect to family & friends, coworkers, community members and professional help, if needed,” said MHA-A Executive Director, Donna Gum. “Years of research have shown that individuals who feel valued and cared for are better equipped to deal with stress and adversity and even experience less severe illnesses than those with little social support. We encourage those who have a mental illness, their family, and friends to attend the local National Alliance on Mental Illness, We Care monthly meetings. For more information, contact the MHA-A at 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos.net”
Local MHA-A activities include our Spring Newsletter, 13th Annual Pete Giesen MHA-A Golf Tournament, displays at the Bookstack and local libraries, Get Connected billboard on W. Beverly St., and radio PSAs and interviews. Our membership drive continues as we create an awareness to uplift the importance of mental health in our daily lives by educating the public.
Mental Health America’s Mental Health Connection Challenge:
* Connect To Family & Friends – Loved ones are an important source of support and encouragement. Talk to them when you need extra help, allow them to provide guidance and be prepared to help them when they need you.
* Connect To Coworkers – Given the amount of time we dedicate to work, healthy
relationships with coworkers are a must. Spend a lunch hour with officemates or reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while to take a walk or grab coffee.
* Connect To Community Members – Shifting from your own issues to the needs of others can be a healthy change of pace. Select a faith-based organization, school, long-term care facility or non-profit group that needs your help and pitch in.
* Connect To Yourself – Taking time for yourself can decrease stress and improve health and relationships. Try meditating, exercising, enjoying a hobby or reading a book. Whatever you choose, it’s your time, so spend it doing something you enjoy.
* Connect To Professional Help – If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope, reach out to a mental health professional. For a referral to local services, contact your local MHA-A, 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos.net.
Mental Health America founded May is Mental Health Month 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental health for all. This year’s theme, “Get Connected” is focused on the important role social connectedness plays in maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness.
As Americans observe 2008, May is Mental Health Month and National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, the Mental Health Association of Augusta asks families to recognize and promote their children's mental health and overall development through increased communication, guidance and emotional support. The theme for this year's Mental Health Month is "Get Connected" to emphasize the important role of social relationships in protecting and improving mental health and building resiliency. Research shows that children who feel warmth and caring from their parents are more likely to be successful in school, less anxious and depressed, and have higher self-esteem than those without.
"Having supportive relationships in our lives is essential for success, happiness and, perhaps most importantly, how we deal with adversity," said David Shern, Ph.D., president & CEO of Mental Health . "This is especially true for children. By supporting their mental and emotional needs, parents and other family members can help children think clearly, develop socially, learn new skills, build self-esteem and develop a positive mental outlook."
Here are some easy ways for families to "Get Connected" and build their children's mental health:
Give unconditional love - Children need to know that your love does not depend on their accomplishments
Nurture confidence and self-esteem - Praise and encourage your children. Set realistic goals. Be honest about your mistakes and avoid sarcasm.
Encourage play - Play time is as important to a child's development as food. Play helps children be creative, develop problem-solving skills and self-control, and learn how to get along with others
Enroll children in after-school activities - This is a great way for kids to stay productive, learn something new, gain self-esteem and have something to look forward to during the week. If they are home alone, check in on them after school. Children need to know that even if you're not there physically, you're thinking about them, and interested in how they spend their day.
Provide a safe and secure environment - Fear can be very real for a child. Try to find out what is frightening him or her. Be loving, patient and reassuring, not critical.
Give appropriate guidance and discipline - Be firm, but kind and realistic with your expectations.
The goal is not to control the child, but to help him or her learn self-control.
Communicate - Make time each day to listen to your children and talk with them about what is happening in their lives. Share emotions and feelings with your children.
Get help - If you're concerned about your child's mental or emotional health, consult with teachers, a guidance counselor or another adult who may have information about his or her behavior. If you think there is a problem, seek professional help right away. For more information, contact your local Mental Health Association at 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos,net
For information on local parenting workshops, support, and tips, call the Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth at 540-942-6757
Mental Health founded May as Mental Health Month 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental health for all. This year's theme, "Get Connected" is focused on the important role social connectedness plays in maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness.
From: Mental Health Association of Augusta
Donna H. Gum, Executive Director
“Get Connected” in May and Boost Your Mental Health
The Mental Health Association of Augusta Challenges the Citizens of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta this May to the Mental Health Connection Challenge
In observance of 2008 May is Mental Health Month, Mental Health Association of Augusta is encouraging all residents of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County to build their social support networks throughout May to improve upon how we all deal with the stress of living in a 24/7 on-the-go society. The MHA-A is challenging all citizens to the Mental Health Connection Challenge by making FIVE positive and life-fulfilling connections this month. Research shows that social networks can reduce stress and promote overall health by providing a sense of belonging, self-worth and security.
“We all need to maintain positive connections to feel a part of our communities and families, which is why this May, Mental Health America is challenging every American to connect to family & friends, coworkers, community members and professional help, if needed,” said MHA-A Executive Director, Donna Gum. “Years of research have shown that individuals who feel valued and cared for are better equipped to deal with stress and adversity and even experience less severe illnesses than those with little social support. We encourage those who have a mental illness, their family, and friends to attend the local National Alliance on Mental Illness, We Care monthly meetings. For more information, contact the MHA-A at 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos.net”
Local MHA-A activities include our Spring Newsletter, 13th Annual Pete Giesen MHA-A Golf Tournament, displays at the Bookstack and local libraries, Get Connected billboard on W. Beverly St., and radio PSAs and interviews. Our membership drive continues as we create an awareness to uplift the importance of mental health in our daily lives by educating the public.
Mental Health America’s Mental Health Connection Challenge:
* Connect To Family & Friends – Loved ones are an important source of support and encouragement. Talk to them when you need extra help, allow them to provide guidance and be prepared to help them when they need you.
* Connect To Coworkers – Given the amount of time we dedicate to work, healthy
relationships with coworkers are a must. Spend a lunch hour with officemates or reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while to take a walk or grab coffee.
* Connect To Community Members – Shifting from your own issues to the needs of others can be a healthy change of pace. Select a faith-based organization, school, long-term care facility or non-profit group that needs your help and pitch in.
* Connect To Yourself – Taking time for yourself can decrease stress and improve health and relationships. Try meditating, exercising, enjoying a hobby or reading a book. Whatever you choose, it’s your time, so spend it doing something you enjoy.
* Connect To Professional Help – If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope, reach out to a mental health professional. For a referral to local services, contact your local MHA-A, 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos.net.
Mental Health America founded May is Mental Health Month 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental health for all. This year’s theme, “Get Connected” is focused on the important role social connectedness plays in maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness.
As Americans observe 2008, May is Mental Health Month and National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, the Mental Health Association of Augusta asks families to recognize and promote their children's mental health and overall development through increased communication, guidance and emotional support. The theme for this year's Mental Health Month is "Get Connected" to emphasize the important role of social relationships in protecting and improving mental health and building resiliency. Research shows that children who feel warmth and caring from their parents are more likely to be successful in school, less anxious and depressed, and have higher self-esteem than those without.
"Having supportive relationships in our lives is essential for success, happiness and, perhaps most importantly, how we deal with adversity," said David Shern, Ph.D., president & CEO of Mental Health . "This is especially true for children. By supporting their mental and emotional needs, parents and other family members can help children think clearly, develop socially, learn new skills, build self-esteem and develop a positive mental outlook."
Here are some easy ways for families to "Get Connected" and build their children's mental health:
Give unconditional love - Children need to know that your love does not depend on their accomplishments
Nurture confidence and self-esteem - Praise and encourage your children. Set realistic goals. Be honest about your mistakes and avoid sarcasm.
Encourage play - Play time is as important to a child's development as food. Play helps children be creative, develop problem-solving skills and self-control, and learn how to get along with others
Enroll children in after-school activities - This is a great way for kids to stay productive, learn something new, gain self-esteem and have something to look forward to during the week. If they are home alone, check in on them after school. Children need to know that even if you're not there physically, you're thinking about them, and interested in how they spend their day.
Provide a safe and secure environment - Fear can be very real for a child. Try to find out what is frightening him or her. Be loving, patient and reassuring, not critical.
Give appropriate guidance and discipline - Be firm, but kind and realistic with your expectations.
The goal is not to control the child, but to help him or her learn self-control.
Communicate - Make time each day to listen to your children and talk with them about what is happening in their lives. Share emotions and feelings with your children.
Get help - If you're concerned about your child's mental or emotional health, consult with teachers, a guidance counselor or another adult who may have information about his or her behavior. If you think there is a problem, seek professional help right away. For more information, contact your local Mental Health Association at 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos,net
For information on local parenting workshops, support, and tips, call the Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth at 540-942-6757
Mental Health founded May as Mental Health Month 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental health for all. This year's theme, "Get Connected" is focused on the important role social connectedness plays in maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
REVISED AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, 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 for April 17, 2008 Budget Work Session, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Consider a request for a refund of $41.03 for 2007 personal property taxes on a 1996 Isuzu Rodeo paid in error.
3. Consider a request from the YMCA for amplified music at the Constitution Park Pavilion from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2008 for a benefit concert to help pay medical bills for a Waynesboro resident. Event organizers are also requesting permission to extend park hours until 10 p.m.
4. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $2,000 from the General Fund Miscellaneous Donations to the Police Department Operating Fund for Expenditures Related to Computer Hardware Purchases for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
5. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $1,080 from the General Fund Court Ordered Restitution to the Police Department for Expenditures Related to SPCA Services for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
6. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $175 from the General Fund State Categorical Extradition Reimbursement to the Police Department for Expenditures Related to Extradition Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
7. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $900 from the General Fund unreserved fund balance to the Fire Administration Training Division for the purchase of a computer for the Fire Department training room. This money was received from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs as a Training Mini-Grant.
8. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $5,000 from the Special Projects Capital Project Reserves Fund to the Special Projects Capital Outlay/Equipment Fund for Expenditures Related to Tennis Court Renovations at Ridgeview Park for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Title II Grant in the Amount of $32,000 to the Elementary Central Office Fund Operating for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
10. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Perkins grant in the Amount of $2,250 to the District Wide Central Office Fund Operating for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
3. Consider adopting the following Proclamations:
1. Announcing May as Mental Health Month.
2. Announcing May 11 to May 15, 2008 as National Law Enforcement Officer Week and Law Enforcement Memorial Day. Chief Davis will be present to accept the Proclamation.
3. Announcing May 17, 2008 as Public Works Day. Brian McReynolds will be present to accept the Proclamation.
4. Presentation by Dwayne Jones, Superintendent of Parks & Horticulture, on XtremeFest of the Blue Ridge, schedule for Saturday, May 17, 2008.
5. Present Governor Kaine’s Proclamation announcing May as Bike Month in Virginia.
6. Presentation by the Library Director of the Outstanding Children’s Program Award to the Library staff, Ms. Bethany Jones.
7. Consider a request to set a Public Hearing date of Monday, May 27, 2008 to receive public comment on an ordinance amending the City Code governing the City’s cemeteries.
8. Planning Matters:
1. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat approval for an 18-lot residential development located at a 1.858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, legally known as Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-1 and 37-(1)-(208)-5.
2. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow residential units to face a private road located at a 1.858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, legally known as Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-1 and 37-(1)-(208)-5.
3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to close and vacate a portion of Race Avenue and 13th Street, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-15-31 and 55-2-A, and to close and vacate a portion of 12th Street and a 20-foot alley, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-14-1 and 55-2-A, to allow for the consolidation of all parcels owned by South River, Inc.
4. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to consider a request of Acend 2002, LLC, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit for a reduction in required off-street parking spaces from two to one, for single family houses located at 1108 and 1112 3rd Street, known legally as Tax Map No. 37-8-1, 2; the Comprehensive Plan Designation being RB-3, Comprehensive Plan Designation Multi-Family. (Applicant requested that this be tabled until June 9).
5. Receive Resolution and Recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed Waynesboro Land Use Plan, and consider scheduling a public hearing for Monday, June 9 to receive comment on the Plan.
9. Presentation by Lane West with Stanley, Hunt, DuPree & Rhine, Inc., on proposed changes to post employment benefits related to health insurance.
10. Consider introducing an ordinance imposing taxes for the calendar year 2008 on property and persons, for the payment of interest on the City debt, for the support of the City government, for the maintenance of the public schools, and for other expenses, providing for the assessment of persons and property, for the collection of taxes, revenues, assessments and imposing penalties for the failure to comply with the provisions hereof.
11. Consider the following appointments:
1. Citizen representative to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, for the unexpired term of Mr. W. Clark Jordan, expiring June 30, 2009.
2. Vice Mayor Nancy Dowdy (government) and Mr. Rod Hooper (business – AMC) as Waynesboro's representatives for the CAP-SAW Board.
12. Citizen Comment Period.
13. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
14. Consider holding 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; more specifically to discuss the possible expansion of an existing business in the City of Waynesboro.
15. 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, MAY 12, 2008, 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 for April 17, 2008 Budget Work Session, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Consider a request for a refund of $41.03 for 2007 personal property taxes on a 1996 Isuzu Rodeo paid in error.
3. Consider a request from the YMCA for amplified music at the Constitution Park Pavilion from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2008 for a benefit concert to help pay medical bills for a Waynesboro resident. Event organizers are also requesting permission to extend park hours until 10 p.m.
4. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $2,000 from the General Fund Miscellaneous Donations to the Police Department Operating Fund for Expenditures Related to Computer Hardware Purchases for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
5. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $1,080 from the General Fund Court Ordered Restitution to the Police Department for Expenditures Related to SPCA Services for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
6. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $175 from the General Fund State Categorical Extradition Reimbursement to the Police Department for Expenditures Related to Extradition Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
7. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $900 from the General Fund unreserved fund balance to the Fire Administration Training Division for the purchase of a computer for the Fire Department training room. This money was received from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs as a Training Mini-Grant.
8. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $5,000 from the Special Projects Capital Project Reserves Fund to the Special Projects Capital Outlay/Equipment Fund for Expenditures Related to Tennis Court Renovations at Ridgeview Park for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Title II Grant in the Amount of $32,000 to the Elementary Central Office Fund Operating for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
10. Second Consideration/Adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Perkins grant in the Amount of $2,250 to the District Wide Central Office Fund Operating for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
3. Consider adopting the following Proclamations:
1. Announcing May as Mental Health Month.
2. Announcing May 11 to May 15, 2008 as National Law Enforcement Officer Week and Law Enforcement Memorial Day. Chief Davis will be present to accept the Proclamation.
3. Announcing May 17, 2008 as Public Works Day. Brian McReynolds will be present to accept the Proclamation.
4. Presentation by Dwayne Jones, Superintendent of Parks & Horticulture, on XtremeFest of the Blue Ridge, schedule for Saturday, May 17, 2008.
5. Present Governor Kaine’s Proclamation announcing May as Bike Month in Virginia.
6. Presentation by the Library Director of the Outstanding Children’s Program Award to the Library staff, Ms. Bethany Jones.
7. Consider a request to set a Public Hearing date of Monday, May 27, 2008 to receive public comment on an ordinance amending the City Code governing the City’s cemeteries.
8. Planning Matters:
1. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat approval for an 18-lot residential development located at a 1.858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, legally known as Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-1 and 37-(1)-(208)-5.
2. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Jacqueline D. Metzger, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow residential units to face a private road located at a 1.858 acre lot between Winchester Avenue and Forest Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia, legally known as Tax Map No. 37-(1)-(208)-1 and 37-(1)-(208)-5.
3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to close and vacate a portion of Race Avenue and 13th Street, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-15-31 and 55-2-A, and to close and vacate a portion of 12th Street and a 20-foot alley, adjacent to Tax Parcels 55-1-14-1 and 55-2-A, to allow for the consolidation of all parcels owned by South River, Inc.
4. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to consider a request of Acend 2002, LLC, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit for a reduction in required off-street parking spaces from two to one, for single family houses located at 1108 and 1112 3rd Street, known legally as Tax Map No. 37-8-1, 2; the Comprehensive Plan Designation being RB-3, Comprehensive Plan Designation Multi-Family. (Applicant requested that this be tabled until June 9).
5. Receive Resolution and Recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed Waynesboro Land Use Plan, and consider scheduling a public hearing for Monday, June 9 to receive comment on the Plan.
9. Presentation by Lane West with Stanley, Hunt, DuPree & Rhine, Inc., on proposed changes to post employment benefits related to health insurance.
10. Consider introducing an ordinance imposing taxes for the calendar year 2008 on property and persons, for the payment of interest on the City debt, for the support of the City government, for the maintenance of the public schools, and for other expenses, providing for the assessment of persons and property, for the collection of taxes, revenues, assessments and imposing penalties for the failure to comply with the provisions hereof.
11. Consider the following appointments:
1. Citizen representative to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, for the unexpired term of Mr. W. Clark Jordan, expiring June 30, 2009.
2. Vice Mayor Nancy Dowdy (government) and Mr. Rod Hooper (business – AMC) as Waynesboro's representatives for the CAP-SAW Board.
12. Citizen Comment Period.
13. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
14. Consider holding 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; more specifically to discuss the possible expansion of an existing business in the City of Waynesboro.
15. 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.
Vdot news - May 12
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF May 12 – 16, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound - Mowing, mobile single lane nighttime lane closure. May 15-17.
* (NEW) Mile marker 235 to 225, southbound – Right shoulder closure. Ditch cleaning. May 13-15, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11– Litter and debris pick up.
* Route 11 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 42 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 250 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 252 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 254 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 256– Debris pick up.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 256– Paving from Grottos to Weyers Cave from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flagger traffic control and pilot truck traffic control. Estimated completion is May 21.
* Route 256 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 262 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11.
* Route 275 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 275– Debris pick up.
* Route 276 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Litter and debris pick up.
* Route 340 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Litter and debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
*Route 607 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to Route 741. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 628 – Brush cutting, Route 612 to Route 340.
* (NEW) Route 655 – Bridges over I-81, between 1.4 miles west of Route 340 and .2 miles east of Route 11. Bridge deck maintenance. Single lane traffic with flagger traffic control.
* Route 693 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 694 – Patching near Fishersville.
* (NEW) Route 731 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 741 – Tree trimming from Route 607 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 760 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to Route 747. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 792 – Patching from Route 250 to Route 254.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Patching from Route 792 to Route 642.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Spot leveling, machining, bridge sweeping, scraping dirt roads, brush cutting, pot hole patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Tree trimming during daylight hours.
VDOT SLATES ROUTE 42 PUBLIC HEARING IN AUGUSTA COUNTY
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a design public hearing for a portion of Route 42 in Augusta County . The meeting is scheduled for May 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the North River Elementary School in the community of Mount Solon .
Citizens can come in during the meeting hours and discuss the project on a one-on-one basis with VDOT officials and designers. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or within 10 calendar days after the meeting date to Mr. Garrett W. Moore, P.E. Virginia Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 2249 , Staunton , VA 24402-2249 . Oral comments can be recorded at the hearing with the assistance of a court reporter.
This project will replace an existing bridge on Route 42, built in 1908, over a tributary to Mossy Creek. The proposed work will also improve the road alignment, shoulders and drainage. Route 42 will have two 12-foot travel lanes with eight-foot shoulders that will include four feet of paved shoulder.
This portion of Route 42 is located between a National Historic Registered house and its spring house. The new alignment will help straighten Route 42 by relocating the road north of the spring house. The proposed improvements are located between 0.63 mile and 0.9 mile south of the Rockingham County line. Additionally the intersection of Route 42 and Route 809 will be realigned to improve sight distance.
During construction property owners and residents will have access to their entrances. However, a detour will be in place on Route 42 for both northbound and southbound traffic. The detour will use Route 646 ( Fadley Road ) and Route 699 ( Centerville Road ). The detour is anticipated to extent the travel time through this area from four to seven minutes. Travelers should anticipate the detour to be in place for one to two months.
This project will not require the relocation of any families, businesses or non-profit organizations.
An environmental document, prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act in the form of a categorical exclusion, was prepared for this project and will be available at the public hearing. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvement on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places will be available at the public hearing.
The estimated cost of this project is $1,760,000, which includes $242,000 for preliminary engineering, $206,000 for right of way acquisition and utility relocation and $1,312,000 for construction.
The project will receive consideration for design approval from the VDOT Chief Engineer in mid 2008. Right of way activities will begin in late 2008 with construction advertisement in early 2010.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-866-MY511VA (695-1182). (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
* No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound - Mowing, mobile single lane nighttime lane closure. May 15-17.
* (NEW) Mile marker 235 to 225, southbound – Right shoulder closure. Ditch cleaning. May 13-15, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11– Litter and debris pick up.
* Route 11 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 42 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 250 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 252 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 254 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 256– Debris pick up.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 256– Paving from Grottos to Weyers Cave from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flagger traffic control and pilot truck traffic control. Estimated completion is May 21.
* Route 256 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 262 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11.
* Route 275 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 275– Debris pick up.
* Route 276 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Litter and debris pick up.
* Route 340 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Litter and debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
*Route 607 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to Route 741. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 628 – Brush cutting, Route 612 to Route 340.
* (NEW) Route 655 – Bridges over I-81, between 1.4 miles west of Route 340 and .2 miles east of Route 11. Bridge deck maintenance. Single lane traffic with flagger traffic control.
* Route 693 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 694 – Patching near Fishersville.
* (NEW) Route 731 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 741 – Tree trimming from Route 607 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 760 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to Route 747. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 792 – Patching from Route 250 to Route 254.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Patching from Route 792 to Route 642.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Spot leveling, machining, bridge sweeping, scraping dirt roads, brush cutting, pot hole patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Tree trimming during daylight hours.
VDOT SLATES ROUTE 42 PUBLIC HEARING IN AUGUSTA COUNTY
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a design public hearing for a portion of Route 42 in Augusta County . The meeting is scheduled for May 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the North River Elementary School in the community of Mount Solon .
Citizens can come in during the meeting hours and discuss the project on a one-on-one basis with VDOT officials and designers. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or within 10 calendar days after the meeting date to Mr. Garrett W. Moore, P.E. Virginia Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 2249 , Staunton , VA 24402-2249 . Oral comments can be recorded at the hearing with the assistance of a court reporter.
This project will replace an existing bridge on Route 42, built in 1908, over a tributary to Mossy Creek. The proposed work will also improve the road alignment, shoulders and drainage. Route 42 will have two 12-foot travel lanes with eight-foot shoulders that will include four feet of paved shoulder.
This portion of Route 42 is located between a National Historic Registered house and its spring house. The new alignment will help straighten Route 42 by relocating the road north of the spring house. The proposed improvements are located between 0.63 mile and 0.9 mile south of the Rockingham County line. Additionally the intersection of Route 42 and Route 809 will be realigned to improve sight distance.
During construction property owners and residents will have access to their entrances. However, a detour will be in place on Route 42 for both northbound and southbound traffic. The detour will use Route 646 ( Fadley Road ) and Route 699 ( Centerville Road ). The detour is anticipated to extent the travel time through this area from four to seven minutes. Travelers should anticipate the detour to be in place for one to two months.
This project will not require the relocation of any families, businesses or non-profit organizations.
An environmental document, prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act in the form of a categorical exclusion, was prepared for this project and will be available at the public hearing. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvement on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places will be available at the public hearing.
The estimated cost of this project is $1,760,000, which includes $242,000 for preliminary engineering, $206,000 for right of way acquisition and utility relocation and $1,312,000 for construction.
The project will receive consideration for design approval from the VDOT Chief Engineer in mid 2008. Right of way activities will begin in late 2008 with construction advertisement in early 2010.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-866-MY511VA (695-1182). (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Vdot news - May 4
Commonwealth to Practice Interstate 64 Lane Reversal on May 11
Advance teleconference briefing to cover details of event and media availability
What: The 2008 hurricane season is nearing. Emergency crews from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), Virginia State Police (VSP), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Virginia National Guard will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise on May 11 from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. to test state agencies’ ability to reverse Interstate 64 traffic between Hampton Roads and Richmond.
A teleconference for media will be held in advance of the lane reversal exercise to communicate details of the May 11 event including specified media locations in Richmond and Hampton Roads and the event schedule. Media will be provided a map with media locations prior to the Sunday event.
When: Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m., EST
Who: Officials from VDOT, VDEM and VSP
Dial-in Instructions:
o Dial (866) 842-5779. You will be asked to enter your conference code.
o Enter 8047862716 plus the “#” button.
o Stay on the call until the others join in the conference. Be prepared to identify yourself and your media affiliation.
o Call (804) 786-2716 if you have any troubles connecting to the call.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF May 5 - 9, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
No activity reported.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Litter pick up.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Vegetation management, mobile lane closures, Rockbridge County line to end of dual lane. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 42 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 250 – Turn lane project at Route 358. Right lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 252 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Sign installation, mile markers 3 to 13. Right shoulder closure. Monday to Thursday.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 276 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 285 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Litter pick up.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Vegetation management, mobile lane closures, Stuarts Draft to Waynesboro City limits. Work is during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 607 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to Route 741. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* (NEW) Route 628 – Brush cutting, Route 612 to Route 340.
* (NEW) Route 693 – Patching near Fishersville.
* (NEW) Route 694 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 741 – Tree trimming from Route 607 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 766 – Road excavation. Road closed from Route 764 to Route 729. Closure will be May 5-9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be open after 4:30 p.m. every night.
* (NEW) Route 774 – Brush cutting from Route 775 to Route 777.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Boom axe from Route 11 to Route 865.
* (NEW) Route 776 – Patching at Route 608 to Route 865.
* (NEW) Route 788 – Patching at Route 612.
* Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1013 – Paving. Single lane traffic. Flagger traffic control, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
* (NEW) Route 1030 – Paving. Single lane traffic. Flagger traffic control, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
* (NEW) Route 1040 – Paving. Single lane traffic. Flagger traffic control, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
* Various Roads – Machining, bridge sweeping, scraping dirt roads, brush cutting, pot hole patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
Advance teleconference briefing to cover details of event and media availability
What: The 2008 hurricane season is nearing. Emergency crews from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), Virginia State Police (VSP), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Virginia National Guard will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise on May 11 from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. to test state agencies’ ability to reverse Interstate 64 traffic between Hampton Roads and Richmond.
A teleconference for media will be held in advance of the lane reversal exercise to communicate details of the May 11 event including specified media locations in Richmond and Hampton Roads and the event schedule. Media will be provided a map with media locations prior to the Sunday event.
When: Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m., EST
Who: Officials from VDOT, VDEM and VSP
Dial-in Instructions:
o Dial (866) 842-5779. You will be asked to enter your conference code.
o Enter 8047862716 plus the “#” button.
o Stay on the call until the others join in the conference. Be prepared to identify yourself and your media affiliation.
o Call (804) 786-2716 if you have any troubles connecting to the call.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF May 5 - 9, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
No activity reported.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Litter pick up.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 11 – Vegetation management, mobile lane closures, Rockbridge County line to end of dual lane. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 42 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 250 – Turn lane project at Route 358. Right lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 252 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Bridge sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pick up from I-81 to Route 11.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Sign installation, mile markers 3 to 13. Right shoulder closure. Monday to Thursday.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 276 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 285 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Litter pick up.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Bridge sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Vegetation management, mobile lane closures, Stuarts Draft to Waynesboro City limits. Work is during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 607 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to Route 741. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* (NEW) Route 628 – Brush cutting, Route 612 to Route 340.
* (NEW) Route 693 – Patching near Fishersville.
* (NEW) Route 694 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 741 – Tree trimming from Route 607 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 766 – Road excavation. Road closed from Route 764 to Route 729. Closure will be May 5-9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be open after 4:30 p.m. every night.
* (NEW) Route 774 – Brush cutting from Route 775 to Route 777.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Boom axe from Route 11 to Route 865.
* (NEW) Route 776 – Patching at Route 608 to Route 865.
* (NEW) Route 788 – Patching at Route 612.
* Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1013 – Paving. Single lane traffic. Flagger traffic control, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
* (NEW) Route 1030 – Paving. Single lane traffic. Flagger traffic control, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
* (NEW) Route 1040 – Paving. Single lane traffic. Flagger traffic control, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
* Various Roads – Machining, bridge sweeping, scraping dirt roads, brush cutting, pot hole patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
Enjoy Mother's Day weekend with home tour - May 4
When Jane Pfost first decided to put together a home tour for the Wayne Theatre Alliance, she had no idea how much effort it would take to pull off the event but she knew that people would be interested in the history that the Waynesboro homes had to offer.
"There are just so many stories about the homes and inns and some of the antiques in them, and I thought people would enjoy knowing something about their own hometown," said Pfost, co-organizer of the Walk Down Memory Lane home tour.
For the first year of what will likely become an annual event, Pfost worked with area homeowners, museums and inns to put together a lineup of historical treasures to tour on May 10.
One of the homes to take in on the tour is the Old Stone House at 805 Oak Avenue, along the river.
Will and Kat Strickland and their two children now live in the two-and-a-half century old home in Waynesboro.
"We weren't considering Waynesboro initially just because we liked Charlottesville but my husband read '250 year old home, two English walk-in fireplaces, on the river', and he said 'this I have to see,'" wrote Kat Strickland in the Spring 2008 edition of The Tree Streets Gazette, a newsletter distributed to homes in the Tree Streets of Waynesboro.
Nine months after signing papers and moving in, the Stricklands are now proud to call this historical marvel home. "Our house is a humble house with humble beginnings as the building where the migrant apple pickers lived during harvesting months," Strickland wrote. "There is nothing too showy about the inside of it, furnished with worn, well-lived in things ..."
"It's not a house for everyone," Strickland wrote. "It doesn't have many of the amenities modern people of today expect, the biggest being air conditioning."
Other homes on the tour include the Lambert House at 633 S. Wayne Avenue, the Geiger House at 701 Locust Avenue and the Heafner House at 607 Oak Avenue.
Also part of the tour are two inns, The Tree Streets Inn on Walnut Avenue and The Belle Hearth Inn on Wayne Avenue. The Heritage Museum and The Plumb House are also included.
"To me, it's really eye-opening that we live in such an historical area," said Pfost, who is chairing this event along with Lynn Hilton Conyers. The pair has been busy lining up volunteers at each home, refreshments and getting flower arrangements for display in all of the homes.
"I think this will be one of the most successful events that we do," said Clair Myers, executive director of the Wayne Theatre Alliance. He is optimistic that people in the community will take advantage of the opportunity to tour homes and gardens on Mother's Day weekend.
All proceeds from the home tour benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Part of the organization's first Parade of Events, this is the fifth of six events that are part of the parade. The series of events conclude on June 14 with "Bluegrass, Barbecue and Blue Jeans" which will feature of celebration including music from High Ground, 100 Proof and Blue Mountain Sunrise.
For more information on the Walk Down Memory Lane historical home tour or the Parade of Events, please call (540) 943-9999 or visit www.waynetheatre.org.
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INFO BOX:
WHEN:
Saturday, May 10
TIME:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST:
$25 per person
TICKETS:
Advance tickets are on sale at ...
Waynesboro Heritage Museum; or
Wayne Theatre Alliance office, 533 West Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980
(540) 943-9999
INCLUDED ON TOUR (additional information attached)
The Heritage Museum, corner of Main and Wayne
Located in downtown Waynesboro, this museum features Native American artifacts, Civil War relics, and items from the industrial past and present.
Belle Hearth Inn, 320 S. Wayne Avenue
A historic B&B featuring fine craftsmanship of the late Victorian and Neo Classical period.
Lambert House, 633 S. Wayne Avenue
Owned by Dr. Michael Brookings and Dr. Melinda Ferguson
A two-story Craftsman/Colonial revival home, built by Clyde Lambert for himself and his wife, Anne.
Geiger House, 701 Locust Avenue
Owned by David and Marcia Geiger
This World War II era home was built with pre-civil war brick and has extensive interior woodwork.
Old Stone House, 805 Oak Avenue
Owned by Will and Kat Strickland
The oldest home in the district, this home is built of 18-inch thick stone walls.
Heafner House, 607 Oak Avenue
Owned by Jim and Kay Heafner
Charming brick revival home with an Alaskan touch.
Tree Streets Inn, 421 Walnut Avenue
A 1914 Colonial Revival Inn with a touch of Southern hospitality.
The Plumb House, 1012 Main Street
The museum was home to the Plumb family who lived in the house for five generations.
"There are just so many stories about the homes and inns and some of the antiques in them, and I thought people would enjoy knowing something about their own hometown," said Pfost, co-organizer of the Walk Down Memory Lane home tour.
For the first year of what will likely become an annual event, Pfost worked with area homeowners, museums and inns to put together a lineup of historical treasures to tour on May 10.
One of the homes to take in on the tour is the Old Stone House at 805 Oak Avenue, along the river.
Will and Kat Strickland and their two children now live in the two-and-a-half century old home in Waynesboro.
"We weren't considering Waynesboro initially just because we liked Charlottesville but my husband read '250 year old home, two English walk-in fireplaces, on the river', and he said 'this I have to see,'" wrote Kat Strickland in the Spring 2008 edition of The Tree Streets Gazette, a newsletter distributed to homes in the Tree Streets of Waynesboro.
Nine months after signing papers and moving in, the Stricklands are now proud to call this historical marvel home. "Our house is a humble house with humble beginnings as the building where the migrant apple pickers lived during harvesting months," Strickland wrote. "There is nothing too showy about the inside of it, furnished with worn, well-lived in things ..."
"It's not a house for everyone," Strickland wrote. "It doesn't have many of the amenities modern people of today expect, the biggest being air conditioning."
Other homes on the tour include the Lambert House at 633 S. Wayne Avenue, the Geiger House at 701 Locust Avenue and the Heafner House at 607 Oak Avenue.
Also part of the tour are two inns, The Tree Streets Inn on Walnut Avenue and The Belle Hearth Inn on Wayne Avenue. The Heritage Museum and The Plumb House are also included.
"To me, it's really eye-opening that we live in such an historical area," said Pfost, who is chairing this event along with Lynn Hilton Conyers. The pair has been busy lining up volunteers at each home, refreshments and getting flower arrangements for display in all of the homes.
"I think this will be one of the most successful events that we do," said Clair Myers, executive director of the Wayne Theatre Alliance. He is optimistic that people in the community will take advantage of the opportunity to tour homes and gardens on Mother's Day weekend.
All proceeds from the home tour benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Part of the organization's first Parade of Events, this is the fifth of six events that are part of the parade. The series of events conclude on June 14 with "Bluegrass, Barbecue and Blue Jeans" which will feature of celebration including music from High Ground, 100 Proof and Blue Mountain Sunrise.
For more information on the Walk Down Memory Lane historical home tour or the Parade of Events, please call (540) 943-9999 or visit www.waynetheatre.org.
#
INFO BOX:
WHEN:
Saturday, May 10
TIME:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST:
$25 per person
TICKETS:
Advance tickets are on sale at ...
Waynesboro Heritage Museum; or
Wayne Theatre Alliance office, 533 West Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980
(540) 943-9999
INCLUDED ON TOUR (additional information attached)
The Heritage Museum, corner of Main and Wayne
Located in downtown Waynesboro, this museum features Native American artifacts, Civil War relics, and items from the industrial past and present.
Belle Hearth Inn, 320 S. Wayne Avenue
A historic B&B featuring fine craftsmanship of the late Victorian and Neo Classical period.
Lambert House, 633 S. Wayne Avenue
Owned by Dr. Michael Brookings and Dr. Melinda Ferguson
A two-story Craftsman/Colonial revival home, built by Clyde Lambert for himself and his wife, Anne.
Geiger House, 701 Locust Avenue
Owned by David and Marcia Geiger
This World War II era home was built with pre-civil war brick and has extensive interior woodwork.
Old Stone House, 805 Oak Avenue
Owned by Will and Kat Strickland
The oldest home in the district, this home is built of 18-inch thick stone walls.
Heafner House, 607 Oak Avenue
Owned by Jim and Kay Heafner
Charming brick revival home with an Alaskan touch.
Tree Streets Inn, 421 Walnut Avenue
A 1914 Colonial Revival Inn with a touch of Southern hospitality.
The Plumb House, 1012 Main Street
The museum was home to the Plumb family who lived in the house for five generations.
Two Robberies - May 4
he Staunton Police Department is investigating two robberies that occurred on April 26, 2008. The first was reported at the Tastee Freeze on Churchville Avenue at approximately 10:50 PM. The second occurred approximately 30 minutes later at the Royal Station on West Beverley Street. In both incidents the suspect is described as a black male dressed in all black clothing with his face covered with a black object.
The Staunton Police Department is requesting the assistance of an eye witness at the Royal Station who left the store shortly after the robbery. Please call the Police Department at 332-3842 as soon as possible.
Anyone else 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.
The Staunton Police Department is requesting the assistance of an eye witness at the Royal Station who left the store shortly after the robbery. Please call the Police Department at 332-3842 as soon as possible.
Anyone else 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.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Treasurer
3. City Council
4. City Manager
5. Parks & Recreation
6. Cemetery
7. Building Custodial Services
8. Add/Delete List
9. Revenues
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.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Treasurer
3. City Council
4. City Manager
5. Parks & Recreation
6. Cemetery
7. Building Custodial Services
8. Add/Delete List
9. Revenues
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.
Vdot news - May 1
MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16
RICHMOND –Get out your bicycle and prepare to take to the road as May is National Bike Month. On Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., bicycling advocates from across the commonwealth will gather at the bell tower at the Virginia State Capitol as Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ralph Davis reads the proclamation for Bike Month 2008.
Bicycling is good for your wallet and your health. With gas prices hitting record highs, it can significantly cut the cost of your commute. It can ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. And, it has also been proven to help reduce the onset of chronic disease and childhood obesity.
Friday, May 16 marks Bike to Work Day, also known as Clean Commute Day. Consider bicycling for your daily commute, and if that does not work, try walking, vanpooling, carpooling or using available transit options to help reduce air pollution.
“As Virginians ride their bicycles for transportation, recreation, fitness and family fun in May, motorists should remember to share the road,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern, P.E. “Drivers should use caution when traveling near bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. We all depend on Virginia’s highways and byways to connect us to the important things in our lives, whether we use two wheels or four.”
To keep safe on the road, bicyclists should:
· Always ride on the right side of the road and never against traffic
· Ride safely and predictably. A bicycle is considered a vehicle, so ride as if you were operating a motor vehicle
· Ride at least three feet from parked cars to avoid opening doors and people stepping into traffic
· Wear a helmet that is comfortable and fits properly
Motorists should remember to:
· Pass bicyclists with at least two feet of clearance and at a safe speed
· Do not honk when passing. Honking can startle a bicyclist and cause a crash
· Do not slow abruptly or turn immediately after passing a bicyclist
· Watch for road hazards such as debris or broken pavement that may require cyclists to move into the travel lane
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Take Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge.
· Share the road
· Buckle up
· Avoid distractions
· Drive drug and alcohol free
· Obey speed limits
For more information on the Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge and to learn more about how to stay safe on Virginia’s roads, visit www.safeVAhighways.org. For more information on bicycling and walking in Virginia, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/programs/bk-default.asp
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 28 – May 2, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 42 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Turn lane project at Route 358. Right lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 358 – Turn lane project at Route 250. Right shoulder closure.
* (NEW) Various Road – Debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 766 – Road excavation. Road closed from Route 764 to Route 729. Closure will be May 5-9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be open after 4:30 p.m. every night.
* (NEW) Route 772 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 30.
* (NEW) Route 773 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 28.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Machining from Route 774 to Route 865, April 30-May 2.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 900 – Machining from Route 775 to Route 256, April 28-29.
* (NEW) Route 996 – Brush cutting from Route 276 to Route 772 on April 29.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
* (NEW) Various Road – Brush cutting with inmates. Traffic controlled with signs and flaggers.
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16
RICHMOND –Get out your bicycle and prepare to take to the road as May is National Bike Month. On Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., bicycling advocates from across the commonwealth will gather at the bell tower at the Virginia State Capitol as Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ralph Davis reads the proclamation for Bike Month 2008.
Bicycling is good for your wallet and your health. With gas prices hitting record highs, it can significantly cut the cost of your commute. It can ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. And, it has also been proven to help reduce the onset of chronic disease and childhood obesity.
Friday, May 16 marks Bike to Work Day, also known as Clean Commute Day. Consider bicycling for your daily commute, and if that does not work, try walking, vanpooling, carpooling or using available transit options to help reduce air pollution.
“As Virginians ride their bicycles for transportation, recreation, fitness and family fun in May, motorists should remember to share the road,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern, P.E. “Drivers should use caution when traveling near bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. We all depend on Virginia’s highways and byways to connect us to the important things in our lives, whether we use two wheels or four.”
To keep safe on the road, bicyclists should:
· Always ride on the right side of the road and never against traffic
· Ride safely and predictably. A bicycle is considered a vehicle, so ride as if you were operating a motor vehicle
· Ride at least three feet from parked cars to avoid opening doors and people stepping into traffic
· Wear a helmet that is comfortable and fits properly
Motorists should remember to:
· Pass bicyclists with at least two feet of clearance and at a safe speed
· Do not honk when passing. Honking can startle a bicyclist and cause a crash
· Do not slow abruptly or turn immediately after passing a bicyclist
· Watch for road hazards such as debris or broken pavement that may require cyclists to move into the travel lane
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Take Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge.
· Share the road
· Buckle up
· Avoid distractions
· Drive drug and alcohol free
· Obey speed limits
For more information on the Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge and to learn more about how to stay safe on Virginia’s roads, visit www.safeVAhighways.org. For more information on bicycling and walking in Virginia, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/programs/bk-default.asp
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 28 – May 2, 2008
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.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 42 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Turn lane project at Route 358. Right lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 358 – Turn lane project at Route 250. Right shoulder closure.
* (NEW) Various Road – Debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 766 – Road excavation. Road closed from Route 764 to Route 729. Closure will be May 5-9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be open after 4:30 p.m. every night.
* (NEW) Route 772 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 30.
* (NEW) Route 773 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 28.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Machining from Route 774 to Route 865, April 30-May 2.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 900 – Machining from Route 775 to Route 256, April 28-29.
* (NEW) Route 996 – Brush cutting from Route 276 to Route 772 on April 29.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
* (NEW) Various Road – Brush cutting with inmates. Traffic controlled with signs and flaggers.
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