Waynesboro Police Department
Media Release
January 29, 2008
Suspect Arrested in Sunoco Robbery
Jimmy Jefferson Bell Jr. was arrested after turning himself in at the Staunton Police Department at approximately 2:00 A.M. this morning.
The warrants served were for : Robbery, Abduction, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm By a Convicted Felon. All of the charges stem from the January 16 armed robbery which occurred at the Sunoco, fast stop in Waynesboro. He was held without bond in the Middle River Regional Jail.
Sgt. Kelly Walker
Services Sergeant
Waynesboro Police Department
Special Meeting - January 30
Staunton Mayor Lacy B. King Jr. has called a special meeting of the
Staunton City Council for 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31. The meeting will
be held in the Caucus Room on the first floor of Staunton City Hall at
116 West Beverley Street.
The meeting has been called to receive and discuss the advice of legal
counsel regarding recent decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The
meeting will initially be closed to the public pursuant to Section
2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia. It is anticipated that the Council
will convene in open session in the adjacent Council Chambers
following the closed meeting and may take action regarding the recent decisions
of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations Coordinator
City of Staunton
Staunton City Council for 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31. The meeting will
be held in the Caucus Room on the first floor of Staunton City Hall at
116 West Beverley Street.
The meeting has been called to receive and discuss the advice of legal
counsel regarding recent decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The
meeting will initially be closed to the public pursuant to Section
2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia. It is anticipated that the Council
will convene in open session in the adjacent Council Chambers
following the closed meeting and may take action regarding the recent decisions
of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations Coordinator
City of Staunton
Error in Report - January 30
The January media advisory from the Weldon Cooper Center on population trends in Virginia listed data on Staunton that is incorrect in part, and completely misleading.
The error in the report lies in the placement of Western State Hospital. Michael Spar, author of the Weldon Cooper report, confirms that his data incorrectly placed Western State Hospital in Augusta County, not in Staunton. Since institutional populations are counted as part of the census, this mistake had the effect of reducing Staunton’s population by about 250. If you adjust the Center’s figures for this error, the city’s population would have declined only about 670 persons since the 2000 census.
However, that figure, while technically accurate, is extremely misleading. The problem is, again, institutional populations. In 2000, when the census was formally taken, it reported 764 persons in a state prison in Staunton (the Staunton Correctional Center). That prison closed in 2003 and its property is now being converted to residential and commercial uses. These prisoners, for purposes of the Census, were counted as Staunton residents – thus inflating the city’s population by that amount. However, most people don’t think of prisoners as real community residents, certainly not as indicators of local economic health or attractiveness.
Further, the 2000 Census also included 196 prisoners who were in the old Augusta County Jail in Staunton. That facility too was closed. These prisoners were moved to the Middle River Regional Jail in 2006 where they are now counted as Augusta County residents in the Weldon Cooper Center report.
These three listed factors serve to inflate Staunton’s 2000 population and decrease its 2007 population, thus implying a significant decline in the city’s residents over the past 7 years. However, if you adjust for these three factors, Staunton’s actual residents – excluding prisoners – may be considered to have grown by about 300 over that period – a growth rate of 1.3 percent.
The same kinds of factors seem to prompt some number crunchers to bemoan Staunton’s slow decline in population over recent decades. It should be noted that, from the 1950s into the 1970s, the patient population of Western State Hospital topped 3,000… And those patients were counted as Staunton residents. With the general move toward de-institutionalization, the patient population at Western State has declined to about 250. That drop far exceeds the slight declines in Staunton’s population over the same period.
The bottom line is that the City of Staunton is not shrinking. It is growing. Our most recent (September, 2007) figures show that 582 residential units have been completed in the past few years, and 201 now under construction will be complete within the next 12 months. There are another 1,600 new units in the pipeline that will be completed sometime after the next 12 months. Clearly Staunton’s growth is certain to accelerate dramatically in the years ahead.
Doug Cochran
City of Staunton
Customer Relations
The error in the report lies in the placement of Western State Hospital. Michael Spar, author of the Weldon Cooper report, confirms that his data incorrectly placed Western State Hospital in Augusta County, not in Staunton. Since institutional populations are counted as part of the census, this mistake had the effect of reducing Staunton’s population by about 250. If you adjust the Center’s figures for this error, the city’s population would have declined only about 670 persons since the 2000 census.
However, that figure, while technically accurate, is extremely misleading. The problem is, again, institutional populations. In 2000, when the census was formally taken, it reported 764 persons in a state prison in Staunton (the Staunton Correctional Center). That prison closed in 2003 and its property is now being converted to residential and commercial uses. These prisoners, for purposes of the Census, were counted as Staunton residents – thus inflating the city’s population by that amount. However, most people don’t think of prisoners as real community residents, certainly not as indicators of local economic health or attractiveness.
Further, the 2000 Census also included 196 prisoners who were in the old Augusta County Jail in Staunton. That facility too was closed. These prisoners were moved to the Middle River Regional Jail in 2006 where they are now counted as Augusta County residents in the Weldon Cooper Center report.
These three listed factors serve to inflate Staunton’s 2000 population and decrease its 2007 population, thus implying a significant decline in the city’s residents over the past 7 years. However, if you adjust for these three factors, Staunton’s actual residents – excluding prisoners – may be considered to have grown by about 300 over that period – a growth rate of 1.3 percent.
The same kinds of factors seem to prompt some number crunchers to bemoan Staunton’s slow decline in population over recent decades. It should be noted that, from the 1950s into the 1970s, the patient population of Western State Hospital topped 3,000… And those patients were counted as Staunton residents. With the general move toward de-institutionalization, the patient population at Western State has declined to about 250. That drop far exceeds the slight declines in Staunton’s population over the same period.
The bottom line is that the City of Staunton is not shrinking. It is growing. Our most recent (September, 2007) figures show that 582 residential units have been completed in the past few years, and 201 now under construction will be complete within the next 12 months. There are another 1,600 new units in the pipeline that will be completed sometime after the next 12 months. Clearly Staunton’s growth is certain to accelerate dramatically in the years ahead.
Doug Cochran
City of Staunton
Customer Relations
Waynesboro City Council Work Session
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, February 4, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1. Open Council Discussion
2. Review of Draft Compensation Philosophy
3. Review of 2007 Compensation Study Implementation, Phase II
4. Review of Draft Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
5. Presentation of Strategic Plan for Website Development
6. Annual Fiscal Policy Guideline Review with Financial Advisor
7. 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, February 4, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1. Open Council Discussion
2. Review of Draft Compensation Philosophy
3. Review of 2007 Compensation Study Implementation, Phase II
4. Review of Draft Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
5. Presentation of Strategic Plan for Website Development
6. Annual Fiscal Policy Guideline Review with Financial Advisor
7. 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.
Robbery 7-11 - January 25
Friday 25,2008- 5 am 7-Eleven store on Ivy Street, Waynesboro. Friday morning two robbers entered the 7_Eleven store on Ivy. One robber fired a shot into the floor,then took money from customers that were in the store while the other robber grabbed money from the cash register.
The robbers left in a white Dodge Caravan and drove two blocks. Police found the abandoned van on Loudoun Avenue.
The Waynesboro police believe the suspects fled on foot into the Wayne Hills neighborhood. That is where they were focusing their search this morning. They had help from Augusta County deputies and a Staunton K-9 unit.
The suspects are described as a tall black male wearing a Halloween mask and a Hispanic male wearing a white mask or bandanna.
No one was injured in the incident.
Suspect Sought in Sunoco Robbery - January 25
Waynesboro Police Department
Media Release
January 25, 2008
Suspect Sought in Sunoco Robbery
Waynesboro Police have obtained four felony warrants for a suspect in the January 16th, 2008 Robbery of the Sunoco, Fast Stop convenience store located at 1175 E. Main St. The warrants are the result of probable cause obtained during an investigation into the case that has been ongoing since that date.
Police are seeking Jimmy Jefferson Bell Jr., a 24 year old Waynesboro man who is described as a black male, 6’2”, 220lbs. (See attached Mug Shot)
The warrants on file for him are : Robbery, Abduction, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm By a Convicted Felon.
We believe Bell is armed and dangerous, so he should not be approached by anyone other than Law Enforcement.
Anyone with Information about this crime or who knows the whereabouts of the above suspect is asked to contact the Waynesboro Police Department at 540-942-6675 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017. Callers to Crime Stoppers do not have to give their name and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.00.
Sgt. Kelly Walker
Services Sergeant
Waynesboro Police Department
Vdot news - January 25
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF January 28 – February 1, 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) Mile markers 95 to 96 – Cleaning and painting bridges, 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday. Exception times are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
* (NEW) Mile markers 205 to 208, northbound – Pavement testing operation. Night time mobile single lane closures Monday, Jan. 28 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 42 – Debris pickup in the Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Debris pickup in the Swoope area.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Debris pickup in the Swoope area.
* Route 256 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures from Route 11 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pickup from in Swoope area.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 647 – Tree trimming. Route 11 to End of State Maintenance weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 648 – Tree trimming. Route 608 to Route 647 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 695 – Tree trimming. Route 701 to Route 252 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Bridge replacement 1.8 miles east of Route 792 and 2.3 miles west of Route 642. Road closed. Eastbound traffic detour: From Route 642 to Route 792 ( Sangers Lane ) to Route 250 ( Jefferson Hwy ). East on 250 to Route 642 ( Barrenridge Road ). North on Route 642 to Route 794 ( Sangers Lane ). Westbound traffic detour: From Route 794/642 intersection south on Route 642 to Route 250. West on 250 to Route 792. North on Route 792 to 794. Detour is 4.4 miles.
* Route 794 – Road closed for bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, January 22, from 1.8 miles east of Route 792 to 2.3 miles west of Route 642. Detour signs posted. Estimated completion is late February 2008.
* (NEW) Route 795 – Shoulder repair with lane closures controlled by flaggers between Route 796 and 640.
* (NEW) Route 800 – Tree trimming. Route 11 north to south weekdays during daylight hours.
* Route 819 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to End of State Maintenance weekdays during daylight hours.
* Route 831 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 654 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 872 – Tree trimming. Route 613 to Route 693 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, patching, and machining non-hard surface roads. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Brush cutting by inmates and VDOT crews with traffic controlled by signs and flaggers.
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) Mile markers 95 to 96 – Cleaning and painting bridges, 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday. Exception times are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
* (NEW) Mile markers 205 to 208, northbound – Pavement testing operation. Night time mobile single lane closures Monday, Jan. 28 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 42 – Debris pickup in the Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Debris pickup in the Swoope area.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Debris pickup in the Swoope area.
* Route 256 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures from Route 11 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pickup from in Swoope area.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 647 – Tree trimming. Route 11 to End of State Maintenance weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 648 – Tree trimming. Route 608 to Route 647 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 695 – Tree trimming. Route 701 to Route 252 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Bridge replacement 1.8 miles east of Route 792 and 2.3 miles west of Route 642. Road closed. Eastbound traffic detour: From Route 642 to Route 792 ( Sangers Lane ) to Route 250 ( Jefferson Hwy ). East on 250 to Route 642 ( Barrenridge Road ). North on Route 642 to Route 794 ( Sangers Lane ). Westbound traffic detour: From Route 794/642 intersection south on Route 642 to Route 250. West on 250 to Route 792. North on Route 792 to 794. Detour is 4.4 miles.
* Route 794 – Road closed for bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, January 22, from 1.8 miles east of Route 792 to 2.3 miles west of Route 642. Detour signs posted. Estimated completion is late February 2008.
* (NEW) Route 795 – Shoulder repair with lane closures controlled by flaggers between Route 796 and 640.
* (NEW) Route 800 – Tree trimming. Route 11 north to south weekdays during daylight hours.
* Route 819 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to End of State Maintenance weekdays during daylight hours.
* Route 831 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 654 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 872 – Tree trimming. Route 613 to Route 693 weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, patching, and machining non-hard surface roads. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Brush cutting by inmates and VDOT crews with traffic controlled by signs and flaggers.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 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 January 7 Council Work Session and the January 14 Regular Business Meeting, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Request for refund of $114.57, plus interest, for 2003 personal property taxes paid on a vehicle disposed of in 2002, per Code of Virginia § 58.1-3981.
3. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating Autism Priority Project Funds in the amount of $2,500 to the Elementary Central Office Fund operating for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
4. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $390,111 from a General Fund Reserve consisting of unspent locally appropriated FY07 funds for the Waynesboro City Schools to the School Operating Fund for operating expenditures for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
5. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $174.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation materials and supplies for expenditures related to instructional material for educational material at Rosenwald Community Center for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
6. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $399.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation donations to Parks and Recreation purchased services for expenditures related to printing and binding for Reel Rock event for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
7. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $2,671.00 from General Fund Police Department Purchased Services for expenditures related to technical services for replacement of obsolete security equipment in Police Department Holding Area for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
8. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $11,596 from General Fund Emergency Operations Center Major Purchases for expenditures related to non-capital communications equipment to reconfigure radio communications system for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
9. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of the City of Waynesboro, Virginia, in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $10,076,352.
3. Planning Matter:
1. Consider an ordinance rezoning from RA-3 Single Family District to C-1 Local Business District, with proffers, an 8,891 square foot parcel, .206 acres with an existing dwelling, located at Tax Map 33, Lot 21A, Block 2, Jefferson Park Estates Unit 2, with the address of 2009 West Main Street.
2. Presentation of the Planning Commission’s 2007 Annual Report.
4. Recognition of Waynesboro Fire Department’s Life Saving Medal recipients.
5. Presentation by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. of their Strategic Plan.
6. Presentation by the Waynesboro Economic Development Authority regarding the Wayne Theatre Performance Agreement and a request to adopt a resolution approving the Agreement.
7. Presentation by Pat Nicosia, Director of Purchasing, Budget, Inventory, regarding several amendments to the adopted Fiscal Year 08 budget, and consider setting a public hearing for February 25, 2008 to receive comments on an ordinance amending the FY08 budget.
8. Consider introducing the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating $2,000.00 from Management Consulting to the Disability Grant Fund for the Disability Services Board Transportation Survey.
2. Appropriating $14,017.00 for the Reading First Grant, to be used to pay salaries, benefits, travel and instructional materials.
3. Appropriating $536,792 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Economic Development Authority ($100,000), to the Economic Development Activity Reserve ($200,000), and to the Special Projects Fund Capital Reserve ($236,792) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
4. Re-appropriating $370,541 of the amount originally appropriated for the Middle River Regional Jail in the FY08 Annual Appropriation Ordinance to the Debt Service Reserve ($250,000) and to the Special Projects Fund Capital Reserve ($120,546).
5. Authorizing the issuance of debt in the maximum principal amount of $18,294,900 for capital expenses related to the upgrade and expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Infiltration and Inflow Consent Order, and the Oak Hill Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. This will require a public hearing which will be scheduled for the February 11th Council meeting.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 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 January 7 Council Work Session and the January 14 Regular Business Meeting, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Request for refund of $114.57, plus interest, for 2003 personal property taxes paid on a vehicle disposed of in 2002, per Code of Virginia § 58.1-3981.
3. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating Autism Priority Project Funds in the amount of $2,500 to the Elementary Central Office Fund operating for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
4. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $390,111 from a General Fund Reserve consisting of unspent locally appropriated FY07 funds for the Waynesboro City Schools to the School Operating Fund for operating expenditures for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
5. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $174.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation materials and supplies for expenditures related to instructional material for educational material at Rosenwald Community Center for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
6. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $399.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation donations to Parks and Recreation purchased services for expenditures related to printing and binding for Reel Rock event for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
7. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $2,671.00 from General Fund Police Department Purchased Services for expenditures related to technical services for replacement of obsolete security equipment in Police Department Holding Area for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
8. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating $11,596 from General Fund Emergency Operations Center Major Purchases for expenditures related to non-capital communications equipment to reconfigure radio communications system for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
9. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of the City of Waynesboro, Virginia, in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $10,076,352.
3. Planning Matter:
1. Consider an ordinance rezoning from RA-3 Single Family District to C-1 Local Business District, with proffers, an 8,891 square foot parcel, .206 acres with an existing dwelling, located at Tax Map 33, Lot 21A, Block 2, Jefferson Park Estates Unit 2, with the address of 2009 West Main Street.
2. Presentation of the Planning Commission’s 2007 Annual Report.
4. Recognition of Waynesboro Fire Department’s Life Saving Medal recipients.
5. Presentation by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. of their Strategic Plan.
6. Presentation by the Waynesboro Economic Development Authority regarding the Wayne Theatre Performance Agreement and a request to adopt a resolution approving the Agreement.
7. Presentation by Pat Nicosia, Director of Purchasing, Budget, Inventory, regarding several amendments to the adopted Fiscal Year 08 budget, and consider setting a public hearing for February 25, 2008 to receive comments on an ordinance amending the FY08 budget.
8. Consider introducing the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating $2,000.00 from Management Consulting to the Disability Grant Fund for the Disability Services Board Transportation Survey.
2. Appropriating $14,017.00 for the Reading First Grant, to be used to pay salaries, benefits, travel and instructional materials.
3. Appropriating $536,792 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Economic Development Authority ($100,000), to the Economic Development Activity Reserve ($200,000), and to the Special Projects Fund Capital Reserve ($236,792) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
4. Re-appropriating $370,541 of the amount originally appropriated for the Middle River Regional Jail in the FY08 Annual Appropriation Ordinance to the Debt Service Reserve ($250,000) and to the Special Projects Fund Capital Reserve ($120,546).
5. Authorizing the issuance of debt in the maximum principal amount of $18,294,900 for capital expenses related to the upgrade and expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Infiltration and Inflow Consent Order, and the Oak Hill Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. This will require a public hearing which will be scheduled for the February 11th Council meeting.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
Missing Person - January 24
WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE
Earlier today the Waynesboro Police Department began investigating a missing persons’ complaint involving 77 year old Francis Lloyd VanGundy. At approximately 10:45pm this evening we received information from the Grant County Sheriffs Office in West Virginia, that they had located VanGundy. At this point it is unknown how VanGundy ended up in West Virginia, but he was found unharmed. His family has been contacted and apprised of his whereabouts and they are currently making arrangements to bring him back to Virginia.
No other information is available at this time.
Sgt. Mike Wilhelm
Waynesboro Police Department
Patrol Division
Waynesboro Police Department
Media Release
January 23, 2008
Missing Elderly Person
Waynesboro Police are requesting the public’s assistance locating a 77 year old Rockbridge County man who left the Waynesboro Super 8 Motel this morning in his vehicle and has not been heard from or seen since.
Police were notified by the man’s daughter, who resides in Augusta County just north of Waynesboro, this morning around 7:00 A.M. that her father had checked out of the hotel between 4:00 – 5:00 AM and left the premises in his vehicle. This was highly irregular, according to the daughter since she was to link up with her father at Super 8 where they would travel to Dulles Airport by car for a flight to Kansas. The trip was planned to attend the funeral of a family member in that state and there would have been no reason for him to have left the hotel prior to his daughter’s arrival. The man’s daughter has indicated that her father has been suffering from a diminished mental state and although not confirmed through medical diagnosis is exhibiting signs of early Dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Police have searched areas along possible routes to the victim’s daughter’s home and notified adjacent jurisdictions including Rockbridge County authorities where the victim resides in an attempt to locate him or his vehicle. Additionally a BOL was sent out earlier to Law enforcement agencies in region III which is now being upgraded to nationwide due to the length of time which has passed.
Police request that members of the public contact the nearest law enforcement agency or dial 911 if they see the following person or vehicle.
Francis Lloyd Vangundy:
Age: 77
White Male, Gray Hair, Blue Eyes, 5’8”, 175 lbs
Victim was possibly wearing a Brown/Yellow Flannel shirt, white under shirt, blue trousers and black shoes.
He left Super 8 Motel driving his Blue 2005 Mercury Montego bearing Virginia License JMT- 1155.
Questions may be directed to Sgt. Kelly Walker at 540-942-6537 or e-mail walkerkl@ci.waynesboro.va.us
Sgt. Kelly Walker
Services Division
MEDIA RELEASE
Earlier today the Waynesboro Police Department began investigating a missing persons’ complaint involving 77 year old Francis Lloyd VanGundy. At approximately 10:45pm this evening we received information from the Grant County Sheriffs Office in West Virginia, that they had located VanGundy. At this point it is unknown how VanGundy ended up in West Virginia, but he was found unharmed. His family has been contacted and apprised of his whereabouts and they are currently making arrangements to bring him back to Virginia.
No other information is available at this time.
Sgt. Mike Wilhelm
Waynesboro Police Department
Patrol Division
Waynesboro Police Department
Media Release
January 23, 2008
Missing Elderly Person
Waynesboro Police are requesting the public’s assistance locating a 77 year old Rockbridge County man who left the Waynesboro Super 8 Motel this morning in his vehicle and has not been heard from or seen since.
Police were notified by the man’s daughter, who resides in Augusta County just north of Waynesboro, this morning around 7:00 A.M. that her father had checked out of the hotel between 4:00 – 5:00 AM and left the premises in his vehicle. This was highly irregular, according to the daughter since she was to link up with her father at Super 8 where they would travel to Dulles Airport by car for a flight to Kansas. The trip was planned to attend the funeral of a family member in that state and there would have been no reason for him to have left the hotel prior to his daughter’s arrival. The man’s daughter has indicated that her father has been suffering from a diminished mental state and although not confirmed through medical diagnosis is exhibiting signs of early Dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Police have searched areas along possible routes to the victim’s daughter’s home and notified adjacent jurisdictions including Rockbridge County authorities where the victim resides in an attempt to locate him or his vehicle. Additionally a BOL was sent out earlier to Law enforcement agencies in region III which is now being upgraded to nationwide due to the length of time which has passed.
Police request that members of the public contact the nearest law enforcement agency or dial 911 if they see the following person or vehicle.
Francis Lloyd Vangundy:
Age: 77
White Male, Gray Hair, Blue Eyes, 5’8”, 175 lbs
Victim was possibly wearing a Brown/Yellow Flannel shirt, white under shirt, blue trousers and black shoes.
He left Super 8 Motel driving his Blue 2005 Mercury Montego bearing Virginia License JMT- 1155.
Questions may be directed to Sgt. Kelly Walker at 540-942-6537 or e-mail walkerkl@ci.waynesboro.va.us
Sgt. Kelly Walker
Services Division
Staunton Police Citizen’s Police Academy - January 24
NEWS RELEASE
January 23, 2008
Staunton Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy
Are you interested in learning more about Law Enforcement? Are you curious about the “life behind the badge”? If your answer is yes, then please join us for the 14th session of the Staunton Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy. The Staunton Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy will give participants a behind the scenes look at what it is like being a police officer. While attending the Citizen’s Police Academy participants will gain incite on how to be a police officer while experiencing similar conditions. Participants will also gain knowledge in many topics such as criminal law, criminal investigation, and illegal drugs. Participants will also experience hands on training with firearms, emergency driving, and defensive tactics. All courses are taught by certified law enforcement and civilian instructors. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must pass a criminal history check. Classes will be held on nine consecutive Monday nights starting March 10th from 6:30-9:30 p.m.. There will also be two Saturday morning classes from 9:00am to 1:00pm involving hands on training. Participants will be required to complete a four hour ride along with any unit in the department. The Academy class is limited to fifteen participants; applications can be obtained at the Staunton Police Department and are due by February 26, 2007. If you have questions please call the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3852.
January 23, 2008
Staunton Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy
Are you interested in learning more about Law Enforcement? Are you curious about the “life behind the badge”? If your answer is yes, then please join us for the 14th session of the Staunton Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy. The Staunton Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy will give participants a behind the scenes look at what it is like being a police officer. While attending the Citizen’s Police Academy participants will gain incite on how to be a police officer while experiencing similar conditions. Participants will also gain knowledge in many topics such as criminal law, criminal investigation, and illegal drugs. Participants will also experience hands on training with firearms, emergency driving, and defensive tactics. All courses are taught by certified law enforcement and civilian instructors. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must pass a criminal history check. Classes will be held on nine consecutive Monday nights starting March 10th from 6:30-9:30 p.m.. There will also be two Saturday morning classes from 9:00am to 1:00pm involving hands on training. Participants will be required to complete a four hour ride along with any unit in the department. The Academy class is limited to fifteen participants; applications can be obtained at the Staunton Police Department and are due by February 26, 2007. If you have questions please call the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3852.
New Trolleys - January 24
The City of Staunton will welcome two new "historic" trolleys at 12:30
pm Wednesday, January 23, on West Beverley Street in front of City
Hall.
Traffic will be blocked off on the street briefly so that the two new
trolleys - painted in the traditional Staunton green with gold trim -
can pass between the two old trolleys that have been carrying
hundreds-of-thousands of people around Staunton since 2001. From a visual
standpoint, this may be the only time all four of these colorful trolleys will
ever be in one place at one time. There will be a ribbon-cutting by
Mayor Lacy King before the new trolleys make their appearance.
The two new trolleys will replace the older units on the downtown or
Green Route and the Silver Route that connects senior communities around
Staunton. All four trolleys were manfucatured by Cable Car Concepts of
Cape May, NJ. All trolleys were purchased using state and federal
transportation funds with a small local match. The first two trolleys
went into service December 1, 2001 and have carried more than 300,000
passengers in the years since. Each has travelled more than 100,000 miles.
The trolleys are operated by Virginia Regional Transportation through
an agreement with the city.
Mayor King and Deputy City Manager Jim Halasz, who manages the trolley
operations, will be available at the event Wednesday.
pm Wednesday, January 23, on West Beverley Street in front of City
Hall.
Traffic will be blocked off on the street briefly so that the two new
trolleys - painted in the traditional Staunton green with gold trim -
can pass between the two old trolleys that have been carrying
hundreds-of-thousands of people around Staunton since 2001. From a visual
standpoint, this may be the only time all four of these colorful trolleys will
ever be in one place at one time. There will be a ribbon-cutting by
Mayor Lacy King before the new trolleys make their appearance.
The two new trolleys will replace the older units on the downtown or
Green Route and the Silver Route that connects senior communities around
Staunton. All four trolleys were manfucatured by Cable Car Concepts of
Cape May, NJ. All trolleys were purchased using state and federal
transportation funds with a small local match. The first two trolleys
went into service December 1, 2001 and have carried more than 300,000
passengers in the years since. Each has travelled more than 100,000 miles.
The trolleys are operated by Virginia Regional Transportation through
an agreement with the city.
Mayor King and Deputy City Manager Jim Halasz, who manages the trolley
operations, will be available at the event Wednesday.
Armed Robbery - January 19
WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE
On 01/19/08 at approximately 0514am; the Waynesboro Emergency Operations Center received a call from the Days Inn located at 2060 Rosser avenue in reference to an armed robbery that had just occurred. The female caller stated that two Hispanic males wearing masks had just robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of money. One of the Hispanic males was reported to be armed with a handgun. Waynesboro Police Officers arrived at the scene within minutes and began to investigate the incident.
A Police K-9 from the Staunton Police Department arrived on scene at approximately 05:31am; and assisted Waynesboro Officers with the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Staunton Police Department CRIME/ACCIDENTS FACTS - January 18
2007 CRIME/ACCIDENTS FACTS
PRELIMINARY YEAR-END DATE INDICATES THE FOLLOWING:
GROUP A OFFENSES 2007 2006 %CHANGE
HOMICIDE 0 0 0
RAPE 4 2 +100 _
ROBBERY 19 12 +58
ASSAULT 348 348 0
BURGLARY 92 110 -16
LARCENY 591 651 -9
AUTO LARCENY 18 26 -31
TOTAL 1,072 1,149 -13
CLEARANCE RATE 54% 44%
PROPERTY CRIME TOTALS 704 OR 66% OF TOTAL SERIOUS CRIMES IN 2007.
2007 AVERAGE LOSSES FOR BURGLARIES AND LARCENIES $318.25
OTHER OFFENSES: 2007 2006 %CHANGE
ARSON 3 2 +50
SHOPLIFTING 126 197 -36
VANDALISM 520 532 -2
PUBLIC INTOXICATION 294 214 +37
LARCENY FROM AUTO 102 133 -23
D.U.I. 198 137 +45
2007 ARRESTS 2,667 92% ADULT 8% JUVENILE
ACCIDENTS: 2007 2006 %CHANGE
TOTAL 798 855 -7
FATALITIES 2 2 0
INJURIES 168 212 -21
PEDESTRIANS 10 10 0
PEDESTRIANS KILLED 0 0 0
PRELIMINARY YEAR-END DATE INDICATES THE FOLLOWING:
GROUP A OFFENSES 2007 2006 %CHANGE
HOMICIDE 0 0 0
RAPE 4 2 +100 _
ROBBERY 19 12 +58
ASSAULT 348 348 0
BURGLARY 92 110 -16
LARCENY 591 651 -9
AUTO LARCENY 18 26 -31
TOTAL 1,072 1,149 -13
CLEARANCE RATE 54% 44%
PROPERTY CRIME TOTALS 704 OR 66% OF TOTAL SERIOUS CRIMES IN 2007.
2007 AVERAGE LOSSES FOR BURGLARIES AND LARCENIES $318.25
OTHER OFFENSES: 2007 2006 %CHANGE
ARSON 3 2 +50
SHOPLIFTING 126 197 -36
VANDALISM 520 532 -2
PUBLIC INTOXICATION 294 214 +37
LARCENY FROM AUTO 102 133 -23
D.U.I. 198 137 +45
2007 ARRESTS 2,667 92% ADULT 8% JUVENILE
ACCIDENTS: 2007 2006 %CHANGE
TOTAL 798 855 -7
FATALITIES 2 2 0
INJURIES 168 212 -21
PEDESTRIANS 10 10 0
PEDESTRIANS KILLED 0 0 0
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF January 21 - 25, 2008
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF January 21 - 25, 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.
* (NEW) Vegetation management on Tuesday through Thursday during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up.
* (NEW) County line to county line – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday
* Route 256 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures from Route 11 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* (NEW) Route 612 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures between Route 792 and 340. Flaggers will control traffic Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 657 –Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 1205 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming. Route 11 North to Route 11 South, Route 11 to Route 252 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 710 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 717 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 721 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 724 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 726 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 739 ( Moffett Branch Road ) – Intersection of Routes 739 and 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) to 0.75 mile east of Route 875. Closed through January 25, 2008. Bridge deck replacement. Road Closed and detour signs will be posted.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Road closed for bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, January 22, from 1.8 miles east of Route 792 to 2.3 miles west of Route 642.
* Route 819 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to End of State Maintenance on Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 831 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 654 on Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Grading dirt roads, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, patching, and machining non-hard surface roads. Work will be Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.
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.
* (NEW) Vegetation management on Tuesday through Thursday during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up.
* (NEW) County line to county line – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 11 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday
* Route 256 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures from Route 11 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
* (NEW) Route 275 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* (NEW) Route 612 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures between Route 792 and 340. Flaggers will control traffic Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 657 –Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 1205 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming. Route 11 North to Route 11 South, Route 11 to Route 252 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 710 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 717 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 721 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 724 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 726 - Utility Company Tree Trimming.
* Route 739 ( Moffett Branch Road ) – Intersection of Routes 739 and 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) to 0.75 mile east of Route 875. Closed through January 25, 2008. Bridge deck replacement. Road Closed and detour signs will be posted.
* (NEW) Route 794 – Road closed for bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, January 22, from 1.8 miles east of Route 792 to 2.3 miles west of Route 642.
* Route 819 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to End of State Maintenance on Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 831 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 654 on Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Grading dirt roads, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, patching, and machining non-hard surface roads. Work will be Tuesday through Friday during daylight hours.
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, JANUARY 23, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
BUFFALO GAP HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM – RESOLUTION
BRANDON REEVES – RESOLUTION
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1-23 JACK R. CRUMMETT, JR. - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone from General Business and Single Family Residential to General Agriculture with proffers approximately 0.5 of an acre owned by Jack R. Crummett, Jr. located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Draft Avenue (Route 608) and West High Street (Route 1510) in Stuarts Draft (South River District). The Planning Commission recommends denial.
1-24 COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE COMPANY, LC – REZONING
Consider a request to amend the proffers on approximately 26.3 acres currently zoned Multi-Family Residential and owned by Countryside Service company, LC located at the end of Imperial Drive (Route 1334) and Jefferson Highway (Route 250) (Wayne District). The Planning Commission recommends approval of the revised proffers.
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
1-25 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
1-26 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
1-27 CONSENT AGENDA
1-27.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Organizational Meeting, Wednesday, January 2, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 9, 2008
1-28 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
1-29 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Reports dated December 18, 2007 and January 11, 2008.
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Reports dated December 14, 2007 and January 11, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Jan 18 11:00 a.m. IDA
Jan 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
5:30 p.m. DINNER
6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING (Fire Flow) – BOS & ACSA
7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING - Fishersville
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Jan 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Jan 24 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
Jan 25 SRI WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Best Western Inn & Suites, Waynesboro, VA
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. James Madison University, Conference Center, Harrisonburg, VA
Jan 29 5:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION
Feb 7 9:30 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Feb 12 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 13 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Feb 15 11:00 a.m. IDA
Feb 19 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Feb 20 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 21 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Feb 25 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Feb 26 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Feb 27 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Mar 1-5 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE 2008
Hilton Washington, Washington, DC
Mar 6 9:30 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Mar 11 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Mar 12 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Mar 18 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Mar 19 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Mar 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Mar 21 11:00 a.m. IDA
Mar 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Mar 25 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Mar 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
DATE: January 17, 2008
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
M E M O R A N D U M
January 17, 2008
TO: Augusta County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
SUBJECT: STAFF BRIEFING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _____________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
_____________________________________________________________________________
S/B-01 1:30 p.m. ROADS
1. Report by VDOT
2. VDOT Revenue Sharing Program
S/B-02 TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
Presentation by staff on state’s requirement for traffic studies prior to approval of land development projects.
S/B-03 CSPDC CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Discuss proposed changes to Planning District Commission Charter.
S/B-04 NON-CONVENTIONAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Discuss approval of Lot #84G((2))54 in Hamptons at Kennedy Creek as provided for in § 11-13(D) of the County Code.
S/B-05 RIVERHEADS RECREATION FIELDS – MATCHING GRANTS
Discuss (a) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a contribution for Phase III in the amount of $34,728 and Phase I and II in the amount of $21,832.79, totaling $56,560.79 and (b) approval of agreement for Phase III and (c) approval of a non-match contribution for Phase III in an amount not to exceed $25,000(SEE ATTACHED).
Funding Source: Riverheads Recreation Account #80000-8025-28
Sup. Community Match Total
Phase I -0- $ 9,327.79 $ 9,327.79 $18,655.58
Phase II $21,000 12,506.00 12,505.00 46,011.00
Phase III 25,000 55,272.00 34,728.00 115,000.00
$46,000 $77,105.79 $56,560.79 $179,666.58
S/B-06 MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE DECALS
Discuss policy options identified by Committee.
S/B-07 NORTH RIVER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Discuss allocation of North River Infrastructure funding for the following road projects:
A) Route 696 #80000-8013-23 $ 41,706
B) Route 835 #80000-8013-24 $365,000
S/B-08 COST OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STUDY
Presentation by staff on an update of the Cost of Community Services (COS) Study.
S/B-09 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM REVIEW
Discuss recommendations of staff as it relates to compliance of Virginia’s Erosion and Sediment Control law.
S/B-10 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – ANNUAL REPORT
Presentation by staff on annual report.
S/B-11 PLANNING COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT
Presentation by staff on annual report.
S/B-12 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
1. Jack R. Crummett, Jr., rezoning, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Draft Avenue (Route 608) and West High Street (Route 1510) in Stuarts Draft (South River District).
2. Countryside Service Company, LC, rezoning, located at the end of Imperial Drive (Route 1334) approximately 0.15 of a mile north of the intersection of Imperial Drive (Route 1334) and Jefferson Highway (Route 250) (Wayne District).
3. C. Layman Subdivision – Preliminary Plat, located on the north side of Howardsville Road (Route 701) just west of the Riverheads School complex (Riverheads District).
S/B-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
S/B-14 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
S/B-15 CLOSED SESSION
VIEWINGS
1. Crummett Property
2. Countryside Service Company, LC Property
5:30 p.m. DINNER – Smith Transfer – West
6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING WITH AUGUSTA COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY
FIRE FLOW
Discuss draft proposal and ISO requirements.
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
BUFFALO GAP HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM – RESOLUTION
BRANDON REEVES – RESOLUTION
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1-23 JACK R. CRUMMETT, JR. - REZONING
Consider a request to rezone from General Business and Single Family Residential to General Agriculture with proffers approximately 0.5 of an acre owned by Jack R. Crummett, Jr. located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Draft Avenue (Route 608) and West High Street (Route 1510) in Stuarts Draft (South River District). The Planning Commission recommends denial.
1-24 COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE COMPANY, LC – REZONING
Consider a request to amend the proffers on approximately 26.3 acres currently zoned Multi-Family Residential and owned by Countryside Service company, LC located at the end of Imperial Drive (Route 1334) and Jefferson Highway (Route 250) (Wayne District). The Planning Commission recommends approval of the revised proffers.
(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)
1-25 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
1-26 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
1-27 CONSENT AGENDA
1-27.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Organizational Meeting, Wednesday, January 2, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 9, 2008
1-28 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
1-29 CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE OF VARIOUS MEETINGS/GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Reports dated December 18, 2007 and January 11, 2008.
2. Augusta County Service Authority Progress Reports dated December 14, 2007 and January 11, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Jan 18 11:00 a.m. IDA
Jan 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
5:30 p.m. DINNER
6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING (Fire Flow) – BOS & ACSA
7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING - Fishersville
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Jan 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Jan 24 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
Jan 25 SRI WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Best Western Inn & Suites, Waynesboro, VA
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. James Madison University, Conference Center, Harrisonburg, VA
Jan 29 5:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION
Feb 7 9:30 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Feb 12 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 13 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Feb 15 11:00 a.m. IDA
Feb 19 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Feb 20 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 21 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Feb 25 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Feb 26 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Feb 27 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Mar 1-5 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE 2008
Hilton Washington, Washington, DC
Mar 6 9:30 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Mar 11 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Mar 12 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Mar 18 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Mar 19 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Mar 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Mar 21 11:00 a.m. IDA
Mar 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Mar 25 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Mar 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
DATE: January 17, 2008
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
M E M O R A N D U M
January 17, 2008
TO: Augusta County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
SUBJECT: STAFF BRIEFING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _____________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
_____________________________________________________________________________
S/B-01 1:30 p.m. ROADS
1. Report by VDOT
2. VDOT Revenue Sharing Program
S/B-02 TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
Presentation by staff on state’s requirement for traffic studies prior to approval of land development projects.
S/B-03 CSPDC CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Discuss proposed changes to Planning District Commission Charter.
S/B-04 NON-CONVENTIONAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Discuss approval of Lot #84G((2))54 in Hamptons at Kennedy Creek as provided for in § 11-13(D) of the County Code.
S/B-05 RIVERHEADS RECREATION FIELDS – MATCHING GRANTS
Discuss (a) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a contribution for Phase III in the amount of $34,728 and Phase I and II in the amount of $21,832.79, totaling $56,560.79 and (b) approval of agreement for Phase III and (c) approval of a non-match contribution for Phase III in an amount not to exceed $25,000(SEE ATTACHED).
Funding Source: Riverheads Recreation Account #80000-8025-28
Sup. Community Match Total
Phase I -0- $ 9,327.79 $ 9,327.79 $18,655.58
Phase II $21,000 12,506.00 12,505.00 46,011.00
Phase III 25,000 55,272.00 34,728.00 115,000.00
$46,000 $77,105.79 $56,560.79 $179,666.58
S/B-06 MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE DECALS
Discuss policy options identified by Committee.
S/B-07 NORTH RIVER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Discuss allocation of North River Infrastructure funding for the following road projects:
A) Route 696 #80000-8013-23 $ 41,706
B) Route 835 #80000-8013-24 $365,000
S/B-08 COST OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STUDY
Presentation by staff on an update of the Cost of Community Services (COS) Study.
S/B-09 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM REVIEW
Discuss recommendations of staff as it relates to compliance of Virginia’s Erosion and Sediment Control law.
S/B-10 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – ANNUAL REPORT
Presentation by staff on annual report.
S/B-11 PLANNING COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT
Presentation by staff on annual report.
S/B-12 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
1. Jack R. Crummett, Jr., rezoning, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Draft Avenue (Route 608) and West High Street (Route 1510) in Stuarts Draft (South River District).
2. Countryside Service Company, LC, rezoning, located at the end of Imperial Drive (Route 1334) approximately 0.15 of a mile north of the intersection of Imperial Drive (Route 1334) and Jefferson Highway (Route 250) (Wayne District).
3. C. Layman Subdivision – Preliminary Plat, located on the north side of Howardsville Road (Route 701) just west of the Riverheads School complex (Riverheads District).
S/B-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
S/B-14 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
S/B-15 CLOSED SESSION
VIEWINGS
1. Crummett Property
2. Countryside Service Company, LC Property
5:30 p.m. DINNER – Smith Transfer – West
6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING WITH AUGUSTA COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY
FIRE FLOW
Discuss draft proposal and ISO requirements.
I-81 SINGLE LANE CLOSURE - January 18
I-81 SINGLE LANE CLOSURE WILL BE SATURDAY NORTHBOUND AT MILEMARKER 231 FOR ACCIDENT CLEAN-UP
STAUNTON - One lane will be closed on Interstate 81 northbound at mile marker 231 in Augusta County for clean-up operations due to an accident on January 17. The closure will be on Saturday, January 19 from 6 a.m. until noon. This location is between exit 227 in Verona and exit 235 at Weyers Cave .
Crews will be removing a tractor trailer that went over the guardrail. The guardrail will be removed and replaced as part of these operations.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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 - One lane will be closed on Interstate 81 northbound at mile marker 231 in Augusta County for clean-up operations due to an accident on January 17. The closure will be on Saturday, January 19 from 6 a.m. until noon. This location is between exit 227 in Verona and exit 235 at Weyers Cave .
Crews will be removing a tractor trailer that went over the guardrail. The guardrail will be removed and replaced as part of these operations.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
VDot road conditions - January 18
ROAD CONDITIONS MUCH IMPROVED IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Road conditions have greatly improved this morning in the Shenandoah Valley
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 11:15 a.m.
Interstate 64 – Clear conditions are in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties.
Interstate 66 – Clear conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockingham County . Clear conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in minor conditions in Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Clarke and Page counties. Clear conditions are in Bath , Alleghany, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren counties.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Augusta , Highland and Warren counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
EARLY MORNING ROAD CONDITIONS IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Minor to moderate conditions continue to be reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District this morning. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 4:30 a.m.
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Rockbridge and Augusta counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County . Dense fog is being reported on Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Minor conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta and Rockingham counties. Clear conditions are in Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in moderate condition in Highland County . Minor conditions are in Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County .
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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 – Road conditions have greatly improved this morning in the Shenandoah Valley
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 11:15 a.m.
Interstate 64 – Clear conditions are in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties.
Interstate 66 – Clear conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockingham County . Clear conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in minor conditions in Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Clarke and Page counties. Clear conditions are in Bath , Alleghany, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren counties.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Augusta , Highland and Warren counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
EARLY MORNING ROAD CONDITIONS IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Minor to moderate conditions continue to be reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District this morning. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 4:30 a.m.
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Rockbridge and Augusta counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County . Dense fog is being reported on Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Minor conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta and Rockingham counties. Clear conditions are in Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in moderate condition in Highland County . Minor conditions are in Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County .
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
VDot road conditions - January 17
ROAD CREWS CONTINUE PLOWING OVERNIGHT IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Road crews will continue snow plow operations overnight. Minor to moderate conditions continue to be reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District tonight. Freezing drizzle continues to fall in the area. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 10:15 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Rockbridge and Augusta counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County . Heavy fog is being reported on Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in moderate condition in Highland and Warren counties. Minor conditions are in Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Page counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County .
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
ROADS GRADUALLY IMPROVING IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Minor to moderate conditions are being reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District late this afternoon. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 5:15 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties, including Afton Mountain . Fog is being reported on Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Alleghany and Clarke counties.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
MOTORISTS SHOULD DRIVE WITH CAUTION IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Moderate conditions are being reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District late this afternoon. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
From the VDOT Salem District they advise that both lanes of northbound Interstate 81 in Botetourt County are closed at mile marker 173.5 near Natural Bridge due to an accident. Traffic is being detoured onto a frontage road at exit 168 and then brought back onto I-81 at exit 175. There is no estimated time for re-opening the road. Traffic is currently backed up ten miles
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 3:30 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions are reported in Alleghany and Augusta counties, including Afton Mountain . Minor conditions are in Rockbridge County .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Moderate conditions are in Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Minor conditions are in Rockbridge County .
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Clarke County .
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
MODERATE CONDITIONS ON ALL SHENANDOAH VALLEY ROADS
STAUNTON – Moderate conditions are being reported on all road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District. The area is being hit by a snow and ice storm that is now leaving the southern counties and is putting down snow in the north. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident. Numerous accidents have been reported throughout the morning.
In Rockingham County on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 240 the left lane is closed due to an accident. This is in the area of the Mount Crawford and Bridgewater interchange.
In Augusta County on I-81 northbound at mile marker 231.4 the left lane is closed due to an accident. This is between exit 227 in Verona and exit 235 at Weyers Cave .
In Augusta County on I-81 at mile marker 221, northbound, there is a tractor trailer accident that is partially blocking the I-81 ramp on the eastbound I-64.
Travelers southbound on I-81 should be aware of multiple accidents in Botetourt County at mile marker 172.8, which is about two miles south of Natural Bridge . The right lane is closed. Traffic is being detoured at exit 175 onto Route 11 south and back onto I-81 at exit 168. Expect delays in this area.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 12:45 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions are reported in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties, including Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Moderate conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
TREACHEROUS CONDITIONS ON SHENANDOAH VALLEY ROADS
STAUNTON – Treacherous driving conditions exist in the Shenandoah Valley as a winter storm with heavy snow and sleet blankets the area this morning. The storm is arriving in the southern counties first and traveling north. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. Numerous accidents have been reported throughout the morning.
On Intestate 81 southbound between exit 235 at Weyers Cave and exit 227 at Verona there is an accident at mile marker 229 and another one at mile marker 227. In both cases the left lane is closed.
Travelers southbound on I-81 should be aware of multiple accidents in Botetourt County at mile marker 172.8, which is about two miles south of Natural Bridge . The right lane is closed. Traffic is being detoured at exit 175 onto Route 11 south and back onto I-81 at exit 168. Expect delays in this area.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 10:30 a.m.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions are reported in Alleghany and Augusta counties.
Interstate 66 – Minor conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockingham and Shenandoah counties. Clear conditions are reported in Frederick County .
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta and Highland counties. Minor conditions are reported in Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren counties. Clarke and Page counties are reporting clear conditions.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta, Highland and Rockingham counties. Minor conditions are in Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren counties. Clear conditions are in Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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 – Road crews will continue snow plow operations overnight. Minor to moderate conditions continue to be reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District tonight. Freezing drizzle continues to fall in the area. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 10:15 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Rockbridge and Augusta counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County . Heavy fog is being reported on Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in moderate condition in Highland and Warren counties. Minor conditions are in Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Page counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany County .
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
ROADS GRADUALLY IMPROVING IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Minor to moderate conditions are being reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District late this afternoon. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 5:15 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties, including Afton Mountain . Fog is being reported on Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Alleghany and Clarke counties.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
MOTORISTS SHOULD DRIVE WITH CAUTION IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – Moderate conditions are being reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District late this afternoon. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident.
From the VDOT Salem District they advise that both lanes of northbound Interstate 81 in Botetourt County are closed at mile marker 173.5 near Natural Bridge due to an accident. Traffic is being detoured onto a frontage road at exit 168 and then brought back onto I-81 at exit 175. There is no estimated time for re-opening the road. Traffic is currently backed up ten miles
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 3:30 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions are reported in Alleghany and Augusta counties, including Afton Mountain . Minor conditions are in Rockbridge County .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Moderate conditions are in Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Minor conditions are in Rockbridge County .
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Clarke County .
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
MODERATE CONDITIONS ON ALL SHENANDOAH VALLEY ROADS
STAUNTON – Moderate conditions are being reported on all road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District. The area is being hit by a snow and ice storm that is now leaving the southern counties and is putting down snow in the north. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident. Numerous accidents have been reported throughout the morning.
In Rockingham County on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 240 the left lane is closed due to an accident. This is in the area of the Mount Crawford and Bridgewater interchange.
In Augusta County on I-81 northbound at mile marker 231.4 the left lane is closed due to an accident. This is between exit 227 in Verona and exit 235 at Weyers Cave .
In Augusta County on I-81 at mile marker 221, northbound, there is a tractor trailer accident that is partially blocking the I-81 ramp on the eastbound I-64.
Travelers southbound on I-81 should be aware of multiple accidents in Botetourt County at mile marker 172.8, which is about two miles south of Natural Bridge . The right lane is closed. Traffic is being detoured at exit 175 onto Route 11 south and back onto I-81 at exit 168. Expect delays in this area.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 12:45 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions are reported in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties, including Afton Mountain .
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Moderate conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
TREACHEROUS CONDITIONS ON SHENANDOAH VALLEY ROADS
STAUNTON – Treacherous driving conditions exist in the Shenandoah Valley as a winter storm with heavy snow and sleet blankets the area this morning. The storm is arriving in the southern counties first and traveling north. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary. Numerous accidents have been reported throughout the morning.
On Intestate 81 southbound between exit 235 at Weyers Cave and exit 227 at Verona there is an accident at mile marker 229 and another one at mile marker 227. In both cases the left lane is closed.
Travelers southbound on I-81 should be aware of multiple accidents in Botetourt County at mile marker 172.8, which is about two miles south of Natural Bridge . The right lane is closed. Traffic is being detoured at exit 175 onto Route 11 south and back onto I-81 at exit 168. Expect delays in this area.
Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 10:30 a.m.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions are reported in Alleghany and Augusta counties.
Interstate 66 – Minor conditions are reported in Warren County .
Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockingham and Shenandoah counties. Clear conditions are reported in Frederick County .
Primary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta and Highland counties. Minor conditions are reported in Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren counties. Clarke and Page counties are reporting clear conditions.
Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta, Highland and Rockingham counties. Minor conditions are in Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren counties. Clear conditions are in Clarke and Page counties.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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 Police Department News Release - January 17
Please notify the Public that the Police Department is requesting that the Public should only drive if absolutely necessary, and that Officers will be places charges if vehicles are not properly equipped to be driving in these weather conditions.
Stabbing - January 15
NEWS RELEASE
Staunton Police
January 15, 2008
On 1-14-08 the Staunton Police Department responded to 2700 Hanover Street,
Apartment #3, for a reported stabbing. The victim, Judith Dumas, 50, had been stabbed
multiple times and was transported by the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad and subsequently air-lifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center.
David Ricky Christian Sr. 53, of 2700 Hanover Street Apt. 3, was arrested January 15, and charged with one count of Malicious Wounding. He was Incarcerated at the Middle River Regional Jail without bond.
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Tuesday 15, 2008 - Staunton David Christian Senior was arrested after he was found this morning hiding behind a barn in Augusta County. Christian was in the car belonging to the victim Judith Dumas. He was intoxicated when they arrested him. The victim, Judith Dumas, was lying on the kitchen floor when she was found by officers. Dumas had been stabbed multiple times in her abdomen, arm. Judith Dumas, is in stable condition at this time.
Story Nathan combs
Vandalized Headstones - January 15
NEWS RELEASE
January 15, 2008
The Staunton Police Department is seeking assistance identifying the persons
responsible for vandalizing numerous headstones in Thornrose Cemetery. Between 2:30
p.m. on Thursday January 10 and 7:15 a.m. on Friday January 11, unknown suspects
damaged more than 20 headstones, resulting in more than $60,000 damage.
Anyone with information regarding the identities of the suspects or any information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at 332-3842 or the Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017. A reward of $2,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for committing this offense.
January 15, 2008
The Staunton Police Department is seeking assistance identifying the persons
responsible for vandalizing numerous headstones in Thornrose Cemetery. Between 2:30
p.m. on Thursday January 10 and 7:15 a.m. on Friday January 11, unknown suspects
damaged more than 20 headstones, resulting in more than $60,000 damage.
Anyone with information regarding the identities of the suspects or any information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at 332-3842 or the Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017. A reward of $2,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for committing this offense.
Vdot news - January 15
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF January 14 - 18, 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.
* (NEW) Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, Debris clean up on Wednesday.
Primary Roads
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 256 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures from Route 11 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 – Tree Trimming. Route 935 to Rockbridge County Line on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Route 608 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* (NEW) Route 612 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures between Route 792 and 608. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 657 –Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 1205 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming. Route 11 North to Route 11 South, Route 11 to Route 252 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 710 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 717 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 721 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 724 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 726 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 739 ( Moffett Branch Road ) – Intersection of Routes 739 and 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) to 0.75 mile east of Route 875. Closed Tuesday, January 8, 2008 through Thursday, January 17, 2008. Bridge deck replacement. Detour will be as follows: Westbound traffic take Route 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) east to Route 607 ( Mt. Solon Road ) north to Route 42 ( Scenic Highway ) south to Route 739. Eastbound traffic take Route 42 north to Route 607 south to Route 741 west to Route 739. Road Closed and Detour signs will be posted.
Route 819 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to End of State Maintenance on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Route 831 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 654 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Scraping and machining non-hard surface roads.
MOST LANES REOPENED FOLLOWING MILTIPLE ACCIDENTS
STAUNTON – Both Interstate 81 northbound lanes are now open at mile marker 244 in Harrisonburg . A tractor trailer jack-knifed and was blocking both northbound lanes. This is between exit 243 at Route 11 south and exit 245 at Port Republic Road. All southbound lanes at this location are open.
The Staunton Traffic Management Center is also reporting the following incidents that have been reported by local law enforcement authorities. No cause has been given yet, but a small but intense snow squall hit the area right around the time these events took place.
On I-81 at mile marker 247 in Harrisonburg , the southbound left lane is closed due to an accident with a passenger vehicle. This is near exit 247 at the Route 33 interchange.
In Frederick County , just south of Winchester , all lanes are now open at mile marker 309 and mile marker 307, which is between exit 310 at Route 37 and exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City . Both of these southbound lane incidents involved passenger vehicles according to the Staunton TMC.
In Page County eastbound and westbound lanes were closed on Route 211 near the Shenandoah County line. All lanes have reopened.
Motorists should expect delays in these areas.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
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.
* (NEW) Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, Debris clean up on Wednesday.
Primary Roads
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 256 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures from Route 11 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
Secondary Roads
* Route 608 – Tree Trimming. Route 935 to Rockbridge County Line on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Route 608 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* (NEW) Route 612 – Shoulder repairs with single lane closures between Route 792 and 608. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 657 –Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 1205 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming. Route 11 North to Route 11 South, Route 11 to Route 252 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* Route 710 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 717 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 721 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 724 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 726 - Utility Company Tree Trimming
* Route 739 ( Moffett Branch Road ) – Intersection of Routes 739 and 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) to 0.75 mile east of Route 875. Closed Tuesday, January 8, 2008 through Thursday, January 17, 2008. Bridge deck replacement. Detour will be as follows: Westbound traffic take Route 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) east to Route 607 ( Mt. Solon Road ) north to Route 42 ( Scenic Highway ) south to Route 739. Eastbound traffic take Route 42 north to Route 607 south to Route 741 west to Route 739. Road Closed and Detour signs will be posted.
Route 819 – Tree trimming. Route 252 to End of State Maintenance on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Route 831 – Tree trimming. Route 340 to Route 654 on Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Scraping and machining non-hard surface roads.
MOST LANES REOPENED FOLLOWING MILTIPLE ACCIDENTS
STAUNTON – Both Interstate 81 northbound lanes are now open at mile marker 244 in Harrisonburg . A tractor trailer jack-knifed and was blocking both northbound lanes. This is between exit 243 at Route 11 south and exit 245 at Port Republic Road. All southbound lanes at this location are open.
The Staunton Traffic Management Center is also reporting the following incidents that have been reported by local law enforcement authorities. No cause has been given yet, but a small but intense snow squall hit the area right around the time these events took place.
On I-81 at mile marker 247 in Harrisonburg , the southbound left lane is closed due to an accident with a passenger vehicle. This is near exit 247 at the Route 33 interchange.
In Frederick County , just south of Winchester , all lanes are now open at mile marker 309 and mile marker 307, which is between exit 310 at Route 37 and exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City . Both of these southbound lane incidents involved passenger vehicles according to the Staunton TMC.
In Page County eastbound and westbound lanes were closed on Route 211 near the Shenandoah County line. All lanes have reopened.
Motorists should expect delays in these areas.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
Fire at Western State Hospital - January 10
Thursday 10, 2008- Firefighters responded to a fire at Western State Hospital. The fire started at 8:21 p.m. Smoke was coming out of the top of the laundry building of the hospital. In about two hours firefighters had the fire out.There was no staff or patients in the building at the time of the fire.
The fire is under investigation.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 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 the following 2007 Minutes and dispense with the reading of the Minutes:
April 16 Budget Work Session June 26 Work Session
April 30 Public Hearings July 2 Work Session
May 3 Budget Work Session August 6 Work Session
May 10 Public Hearing December 4 Work Session
June 25 Business Meeting December 10 Business Meeting
2. Request for refunds of taxes, plus interest, for 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 assessed as follows:
Personal Property Tax, Plus Interest:
Business: Resident:
2004 Additional Tax Due $ 119.35 2007 Refund Due $38.34
2005 Refund Due $ 257.90
2006 Refund Due $ 928.55
$1,067.10
3. Second consideration and adoption of an ordinance appropriating $4,311 to the School Elementary Central Office Fund for the National Board Certified Teacher Incentive Program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
4. Second consideration and adoption of an ordinance appropriating $8,019 to the Elementary Central Office Fund in Title III No Child Left Behind Grant for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to endorse a water line easement.
3. Planning Matters:
1. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Lee and Linda Comer, contract purchasers, to rezone from RA-3 Single Family District to C-1 Local Business District, with proffers, property located at 2009 W. Main Street and legally described as Tax Map #33, Jefferson Park Estates Unit 2/Block 2, Lot 21A, the Comprehensive Plan Designation being Traditional Single Family Neighborhood, to operate a residential and commercial electronic security business.
2. Consider a request from Corey L. Fox and Kenneth D. and Nancy M. Bowman pertaining to a proposed 2.004-acre lot located at 100 May Avenue, to waive City Code Section 74-42, which stipulates that “No plat shall be approved on which a residential lot is bisected by the corporate limits of the City”.
3. Consider a Resolution by the Waynesboro Planning Commission requesting the City Council set a joint public hearing for Monday, February 11, 2008 to consider amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance, Code Section 98-250.17 pertaining to permitted uses in the Planned Unit Development District and Code Sections 98-250.2, 98-250.3 and 98-250.10 pertaining to construction in the floodplain.
4. Hold a Public Hearing on the proposed issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City in the estimated maximum principal amount of $10,076,352 to finance the following projects of the Capital Improvement Plan: Fire Substation Project, Library Improvement Project, and Stormwater Management Improvements.
5. Presentation by Mr. Charles Downs, Disability Services Board, and Jennifer Hibbert, Planner for the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, regarding the DSB telephone transportation survey.
6. Presentation of FY08 Mid-Year Financial Report.
7. Consider introducing the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating Autism Priority Project Funds in the amount of $2,500 to the Elementary Central Office Fund operating for FY ending June 30, 2008.
2. Appropriating $390,111 from a General Fund Reserve consisting of unspent locally appropriated FY07 funds for the Waynesboro City Schools to the School Operating Fund for operating expenditures for the FY ending June 30, 2008.
3. Appropriating $174.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation materials and supplies for expenditures related to instructional material for educational material at Rosenwald Community Center for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
4. Appropriating $399.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation donations to Parks and Recreation purchased services for expenditures related to printing and binding for Reel Rock event for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appropriating $2,671.00 from General Fund Police Department Purchased Services for expenditures related to technical services for replacement of obsolete security equipment in Police Department Holding Area for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
6. Appropriating $11,596 from General Fund Emergency Operations Center Major Purchases for expenditures related to non-capital communications equipment to reconfigure radio communications system for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
8. Adopt the 2008 City Holiday Schedule.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 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 the following 2007 Minutes and dispense with the reading of the Minutes:
April 16 Budget Work Session June 26 Work Session
April 30 Public Hearings July 2 Work Session
May 3 Budget Work Session August 6 Work Session
May 10 Public Hearing December 4 Work Session
June 25 Business Meeting December 10 Business Meeting
2. Request for refunds of taxes, plus interest, for 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 assessed as follows:
Personal Property Tax, Plus Interest:
Business: Resident:
2004 Additional Tax Due $ 119.35 2007 Refund Due $38.34
2005 Refund Due $ 257.90
2006 Refund Due $ 928.55
$1,067.10
3. Second consideration and adoption of an ordinance appropriating $4,311 to the School Elementary Central Office Fund for the National Board Certified Teacher Incentive Program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
4. Second consideration and adoption of an ordinance appropriating $8,019 to the Elementary Central Office Fund in Title III No Child Left Behind Grant for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to endorse a water line easement.
3. Planning Matters:
1. Hold a Joint Public Hearing at the request of Lee and Linda Comer, contract purchasers, to rezone from RA-3 Single Family District to C-1 Local Business District, with proffers, property located at 2009 W. Main Street and legally described as Tax Map #33, Jefferson Park Estates Unit 2/Block 2, Lot 21A, the Comprehensive Plan Designation being Traditional Single Family Neighborhood, to operate a residential and commercial electronic security business.
2. Consider a request from Corey L. Fox and Kenneth D. and Nancy M. Bowman pertaining to a proposed 2.004-acre lot located at 100 May Avenue, to waive City Code Section 74-42, which stipulates that “No plat shall be approved on which a residential lot is bisected by the corporate limits of the City”.
3. Consider a Resolution by the Waynesboro Planning Commission requesting the City Council set a joint public hearing for Monday, February 11, 2008 to consider amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance, Code Section 98-250.17 pertaining to permitted uses in the Planned Unit Development District and Code Sections 98-250.2, 98-250.3 and 98-250.10 pertaining to construction in the floodplain.
4. Hold a Public Hearing on the proposed issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City in the estimated maximum principal amount of $10,076,352 to finance the following projects of the Capital Improvement Plan: Fire Substation Project, Library Improvement Project, and Stormwater Management Improvements.
5. Presentation by Mr. Charles Downs, Disability Services Board, and Jennifer Hibbert, Planner for the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, regarding the DSB telephone transportation survey.
6. Presentation of FY08 Mid-Year Financial Report.
7. Consider introducing the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating Autism Priority Project Funds in the amount of $2,500 to the Elementary Central Office Fund operating for FY ending June 30, 2008.
2. Appropriating $390,111 from a General Fund Reserve consisting of unspent locally appropriated FY07 funds for the Waynesboro City Schools to the School Operating Fund for operating expenditures for the FY ending June 30, 2008.
3. Appropriating $174.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation materials and supplies for expenditures related to instructional material for educational material at Rosenwald Community Center for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
4. Appropriating $399.00 from General Fund Parks and Recreation donations to Parks and Recreation purchased services for expenditures related to printing and binding for Reel Rock event for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appropriating $2,671.00 from General Fund Police Department Purchased Services for expenditures related to technical services for replacement of obsolete security equipment in Police Department Holding Area for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
6. Appropriating $11,596 from General Fund Emergency Operations Center Major Purchases for expenditures related to non-capital communications equipment to reconfigure radio communications system for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
8. Adopt the 2008 City Holiday Schedule.
9. Citizen Comment.
10. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
11. Adjourn.
Armed Robbery - January 10
Burglary Alarm leads to Arrest
On 01/07/08 at approximately 11:30 P.M. Waynesboro Police responded to a burglar alarm at Rockfish Gap Outfitters located at 1461 E. Main Street. Upon arrival officers found that the front door had been breeched and a bicycle belonging to the store was protruding through the broken glass. At this point officers secured the perimeter and with appropriate personnel conducted a search of the interior of the building. During the search officers discovered a very intoxicated male subject who was later identified as 33 year old Jose E. Rodriguez of Waynesboro. Mr. Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident and due to injuries received to his face during the break-in was transported to AMC where he was subsequently treated and released. At the hospital it was discovered that Rodriguez had concealed items from the store on his person and once released he was taken before the magistrate where warrants were obtained for B&E with Intent to Commit Larceny, Larceny, Destruction of Private Property and Drunk In Public.
He was held without bond at MRRJ.
Armed Robbery
On 01/07/08 at approximately 11:00 P.M three suspects, at least one of whom was armed with a handgun accosted a 19 year old pizza delivery driver in the 200 block of port republic road. After luring the victim, who had exited his vehicle to make the delivery, around the side of a building the gun was brandished and the suspects ordered the victim to turn away from them while the perpetrators removed money from his pocket and took the pizza he was carrying. The suspects fled the scene on foot in the direction of Shiloh Ave and the victim was able to return to his vehicle and leave the area, when he returned to the pizza shop to report the incident.
Description of the suspects are as follows:
1. light skinned black male black pants, black hoodie, black beanie cap, bandana or covering over nose an mouth.
2. male 6’ “skinny” dressed the same
3. black male, 5’6”, dressed the same
Officers collected evidence in the area of the scene and along the route of escape which will be sent to the state lab for analysis.
This case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call the Waynesboro Police Department at 540-942-6675 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-322-2017. Callers to Crime Stoppers do not have to give their name and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Charges in train collision - January 10
We have charged Megan Williams, 24 of Waynesboro, who was the driver of the 1993 Nissan that was involved in the crash at the N. Poplar Railroad crossing on 12/23/07. The charge is Reckless Driving and the warrant was served on 01/06/07, and I do not have a court date as of right now.
Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.
Waynesboro City Council - January 5
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, January 7, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1. Summary Status Report – General Fund and Enterprise Fund Capital Projects.
2. Discussion – Stormwater Ordinance and Implementation of the Stormwater Program.
3. Discussion of 2008 City Holiday Schedule.
4. Open Council Discussion.
5. 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, January 7, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building
1. Summary Status Report – General Fund and Enterprise Fund Capital Projects.
2. Discussion – Stormwater Ordinance and Implementation of the Stormwater Program.
3. Discussion of 2008 City Holiday Schedule.
4. Open Council Discussion.
5. 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.
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FOR THE YEAR 2008
LOCATION: GOVERNMENT CENTER, VERONA, VA
DATES - 2008 Regular Meetings Staff Briefings
Wednesday Monday
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
_______________________________________________________________
JANUARY 2nd 5:00 p.m.
(SPECIAL MEETING)
JANUARY 9th 23rd 22nd (Tues)
FEBRUARY 13th 27th 25th
MARCH 12th 26th 24th
APRIL 9th 23rd 21st
MAY 14th 28th 27th (Tues)
JUNE 11th 25th 23rd
JULY 9th 23rd 21st
AUGUST 13th 27th 25th
SEPTEMBER 10th 24th 22nd
OCTOBER 8th 22nd 20th
NOVEMBER 12th 25th (Tues) 24th
DECEMBER 10th
JANUARY 2009 7th 5:00 p.m.
(SPECIAL MEETING)
_______________________________________________________________
* January 21st – Martin Luther King, Jr.
* March 1st through March 5th – NACo Legislative Conference
* March 31st & April 1st –Budget Briefing; April 16th Budget Hearing, May 7th Budget Adoption
* Model General Assembly – May 19th, 2008 – (Staff Briefing in County Administrator’s Conference Room)
* May 26th – Memorial Day
* November 9th through 11th – Annual VACO Conference
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AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FOR THE YEAR 2008
LOCATION: GOVERNMENT CENTER, VERONA, VA
DATES - 2008 Regular Meetings Staff Briefings
Wednesday Monday
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
_______________________________________________________________
JANUARY 2nd 5:00 p.m.
(SPECIAL MEETING)
JANUARY 9th 23rd 22nd (Tues)
FEBRUARY 13th 27th 25th
MARCH 12th 26th 24th
APRIL 9th 23rd 21st
MAY 14th 28th 27th (Tues)
JUNE 11th 25th 23rd
JULY 9th 23rd 21st
AUGUST 13th 27th 25th
SEPTEMBER 10th 24th 22nd
OCTOBER 8th 22nd 20th
NOVEMBER 12th 25th (Tues) 24th
DECEMBER 10th
JANUARY 2009 7th 5:00 p.m.
(SPECIAL MEETING)
_______________________________________________________________
* January 21st – Martin Luther King, Jr.
* March 1st through March 5th – NACo Legislative Conference
* March 31st & April 1st –Budget Briefing; April 16th Budget Hearing, May 7th Budget Adoption
* Model General Assembly – May 19th, 2008 – (Staff Briefing in County Administrator’s Conference Room)
* May 26th – Memorial Day
* November 9th through 11th – Annual VACO Conference
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Electoral Board Meeting from January 10th to January 11th Augusta Co.. - January 5
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REVISED
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Jan 3 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Jan 8 3:45 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Jan 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Jan 11 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
Jan 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Jan 16 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Jan 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Jan 18 11:00 a.m. IDA
Jan 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
5:30 p.m. DINNER
6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING (Fire Flow) – BOS & ACSA
7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING - Fishersville
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Jan 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Jan 24 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
Feb 7 VACo/VML LEGISLATIVE DAY
Richmond Convention Center
9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Feb 12 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 13 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Feb 15 11:00 a.m. IDA
Feb 19 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Feb 20 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 21 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Feb 25 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Feb 26 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Feb 27 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
DATE: January 3, 2008
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Jan 3 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Jan 8 3:45 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Jan 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Jan 11 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
Jan 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Jan 16 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Jan 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Jan 18 11:00 a.m. IDA
Jan 22 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
5:30 p.m. DINNER
6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING (Fire Flow) – BOS & ACSA
7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING - Fishersville
7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Jan 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Jan 24 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:00 a.m. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
Feb 7 VACo/VML LEGISLATIVE DAY
Richmond Convention Center
9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Feb 12 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 13 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Feb 15 11:00 a.m. IDA
Feb 19 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Feb 20 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 21 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Feb 25 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Feb 26 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Feb 27 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
DATE: January 3, 2008
H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
Waynesboro Public Schools Board Meeting - January 5
Waynesboro Public Schools
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
William Perry Elementary School
840 King Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION - There will not be a closed session.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* Acceptance of Gifts
* Outstanding Service Award
CITIZENS TIME - Public Comments
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meetings of December 11, 2007 and Special School Board Meeting on December 20, 2007.
* Petty Cash Report for the month of December 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations.
* Dr. Laurie McCullough requests an additional appropriation.
FINANCIAL REPORTS - Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
INFORMATION ITEMS
* EBS Channels Lease Agreement
* FY 2009 Projected Revenue Budget
* FY 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the City of Waynesboro, Virginia
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations
* WEA’s Plan of Action
ACTION ITEMS
* 2008-09 School Calendar
* Health Insurance Update Policy EI
* Kate Collins Middle School Program of Studies – 2 Course Descriptions
ADJOURNMENT
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
William Perry Elementary School
840 King Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION - There will not be a closed session.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* Acceptance of Gifts
* Outstanding Service Award
CITIZENS TIME - Public Comments
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meetings of December 11, 2007 and Special School Board Meeting on December 20, 2007.
* Petty Cash Report for the month of December 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations.
* Dr. Laurie McCullough requests an additional appropriation.
FINANCIAL REPORTS - Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
INFORMATION ITEMS
* EBS Channels Lease Agreement
* FY 2009 Projected Revenue Budget
* FY 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the City of Waynesboro, Virginia
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations
* WEA’s Plan of Action
ACTION ITEMS
* 2008-09 School Calendar
* Health Insurance Update Policy EI
* Kate Collins Middle School Program of Studies – 2 Course Descriptions
ADJOURNMENT
Vdot news - January 5
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF January 7 - 11, 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 north and southbound. Night work, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
* Rockbridge County line to Rockingham County line – Northbound and southbound lanes, Debris clean up.
Primary Roads
* Route 11– Debris clean up.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 256 – Debris clean up.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
* Route 275 – Debris clean up.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
* Route 340 – Debris clean up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line, daylight hours.
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 732 – Machining shoulders from Route 613 to Route 646.
* (NEW) Route 739 ( Moffett Branch Road ) – Intersection of Routes 739 and 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) to 0.75 mile east of Route 875. Closed Tuesday, January 8, 2008 through Thursday, January 17, 2008. Bridge deck replacement. Detour will be as follows: Westbound traffic take Route 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) east to Route 607 ( Mt. Solon Road ) north to Route 42 ( Scenic Highway ) south to Route 739. Eastbound traffic take Route 42 north to Route 607 south to Route 741 west to Route 739. Road Closed and Detour signs will be posted.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Bridge work 1 mile east of Route 900 to 0.05 mile west of Route 608 on Jan. 7.
* Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to end of state maintenance, daylight hours.
* Route 912 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Route 660, daylight hours.
* Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635, daylight hours.
* Route 1401 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1403, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Bridge maintenance, shoulder repairs, brush cutting, pothole patching, and scraping dirt roads.
MULTIPLE PROJECTS AWARDED IN STAUNTON DISTRICT
At its December 13 meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded two projects in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
General Excavation Inc. of Warrenton was awarded a $3,312,442.35 contract to improve the acceleration lanes on Interstate 81 at exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City , exit 315 at Route 7 in Winchester and the Virginia Welcome Center and Safety Rest Area in Clear Brook in Frederick County . The construction will provide a 12-foot paved ramp with 12-foot paved shoulders and a five-foot graded shoulder. The project also includes intersection improvements at Route 522, which is 0.27 miles north of Route 679 near Winchester . A left-turn lane will be built, drainage improved and guardrail will be installed. The project will improve safety in these locations by providing additional merge areas for travelers entering I-81 and providing a dedicated turn lane for left and U-turn traffic on the divided portion of Route 522, just north of Winchester . The project has a fixed completion date of Nov. 1, 2008.
General Excavation Inc. was awarded a $7,674.952.55 contract to construct the Jeremy’s Run bridge on Route 340 in Page County . This bridge will be a replacement for the current structure which is deteriorating. The new 446-foot bridge will be built next to the current Jeremy’s Run bridge. The project including the bridge and its approaches will be .65 mile long. Lanes will be 12-feet wide with four-foot paved shoulders and a 10-foot graded shoulder. A right-turn and a left-turn lane will be constructed for traffic using Route 662 ( Rileyville Road ) located south of the bridge. The left-turn lane will be a center lane on the bridge. The project will be constructed to meet items in a memorandum of agreement with VDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, Page County government and the Scenic 340 Project concerning the protection and historical integrity of the area. The project has a fixed completion date of Nov. 12, 2009.
On December 7, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern awarded a $697,219.00 project to Fielder’s Choice Enterprises Inc. of Charlottesville for improvements on Route 256 in Augusta County . The project, located in Weyers Cave , extends from .22 mile west of Route 276 to .13 mile east of Route 276. The project will provide a combined left-turn and right-turn lane on Route 256 serving the intersections of Route 276 and Route 750. This center lane will be 12-feet wide. All curb, gutter and concrete ditches will be replaced. The road at Route 276 will have two 18-foot lanes plus the center lane, with curb, gutter and a sidewalk. The intersection will have two sidewalk ramps for handicap access. At Route 750 there will be two 10.5-foot travel lanes plus the center lane with graded shoulders. Route 750 will be widened at this location to help drainage in the area. This project will improve safety in the area by providing a dedicated lane for traffic waiting to turn into these two side roads.
At its November 7 meeting the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a $63,060.00 contract to Nu-Valley Fence Co. Inc. of Greenville . This contract will be for fence replacement at selected locations on interstate, primary and secondary roads in Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The contract is for one year with renewal options for the next two years.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
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 north and southbound. Night work, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
* Rockbridge County line to Rockingham County line – Northbound and southbound lanes, Debris clean up.
Primary Roads
* Route 11– Debris clean up.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 256 – Debris clean up.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
* Route 275 – Debris clean up.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
* Route 340 – Debris clean up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line, daylight hours.
* Route 608 – Tree trimming from Route 935 to the Rockbridge County line, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 732 – Machining shoulders from Route 613 to Route 646.
* (NEW) Route 739 ( Moffett Branch Road ) – Intersection of Routes 739 and 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) to 0.75 mile east of Route 875. Closed Tuesday, January 8, 2008 through Thursday, January 17, 2008. Bridge deck replacement. Detour will be as follows: Westbound traffic take Route 741 ( Old Quarry Road ) east to Route 607 ( Mt. Solon Road ) north to Route 42 ( Scenic Highway ) south to Route 739. Eastbound traffic take Route 42 north to Route 607 south to Route 741 west to Route 739. Road Closed and Detour signs will be posted.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Bridge work 1 mile east of Route 900 to 0.05 mile west of Route 608 on Jan. 7.
* Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to end of state maintenance, daylight hours.
* Route 912 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Route 660, daylight hours.
* Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635, daylight hours.
* Route 1401 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1403, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Bridge maintenance, shoulder repairs, brush cutting, pothole patching, and scraping dirt roads.
MULTIPLE PROJECTS AWARDED IN STAUNTON DISTRICT
At its December 13 meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded two projects in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
General Excavation Inc. of Warrenton was awarded a $3,312,442.35 contract to improve the acceleration lanes on Interstate 81 at exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City , exit 315 at Route 7 in Winchester and the Virginia Welcome Center and Safety Rest Area in Clear Brook in Frederick County . The construction will provide a 12-foot paved ramp with 12-foot paved shoulders and a five-foot graded shoulder. The project also includes intersection improvements at Route 522, which is 0.27 miles north of Route 679 near Winchester . A left-turn lane will be built, drainage improved and guardrail will be installed. The project will improve safety in these locations by providing additional merge areas for travelers entering I-81 and providing a dedicated turn lane for left and U-turn traffic on the divided portion of Route 522, just north of Winchester . The project has a fixed completion date of Nov. 1, 2008.
General Excavation Inc. was awarded a $7,674.952.55 contract to construct the Jeremy’s Run bridge on Route 340 in Page County . This bridge will be a replacement for the current structure which is deteriorating. The new 446-foot bridge will be built next to the current Jeremy’s Run bridge. The project including the bridge and its approaches will be .65 mile long. Lanes will be 12-feet wide with four-foot paved shoulders and a 10-foot graded shoulder. A right-turn and a left-turn lane will be constructed for traffic using Route 662 ( Rileyville Road ) located south of the bridge. The left-turn lane will be a center lane on the bridge. The project will be constructed to meet items in a memorandum of agreement with VDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, Page County government and the Scenic 340 Project concerning the protection and historical integrity of the area. The project has a fixed completion date of Nov. 12, 2009.
On December 7, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern awarded a $697,219.00 project to Fielder’s Choice Enterprises Inc. of Charlottesville for improvements on Route 256 in Augusta County . The project, located in Weyers Cave , extends from .22 mile west of Route 276 to .13 mile east of Route 276. The project will provide a combined left-turn and right-turn lane on Route 256 serving the intersections of Route 276 and Route 750. This center lane will be 12-feet wide. All curb, gutter and concrete ditches will be replaced. The road at Route 276 will have two 18-foot lanes plus the center lane, with curb, gutter and a sidewalk. The intersection will have two sidewalk ramps for handicap access. At Route 750 there will be two 10.5-foot travel lanes plus the center lane with graded shoulders. Route 750 will be widened at this location to help drainage in the area. This project will improve safety in the area by providing a dedicated lane for traffic waiting to turn into these two side roads.
At its November 7 meeting the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a $63,060.00 contract to Nu-Valley Fence Co. Inc. of Greenville . This contract will be for fence replacement at selected locations on interstate, primary and secondary roads in Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The contract is for one year with renewal options for the next two years.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
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.
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