Waynesboro Public Schools
School Board Meeting has been MOVED to
Kate Collins Middle School Library
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Kate Collins Middle School Library Closed Session - 6:30 p.m.
1625 Ivy Street KCMS Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980 Regular Meeting – 8:15 p.m.
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* National Board Certification Teachers
* Outstanding Service Award
* VSBA Awards
CITIZENS TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented
* Minutes for School Board meeting of November 6, 2007
* Petty Cash Report for the month of November 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations
* Additional Appropriations
FINANCIAL REPORTS
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
INFORMATION ITEMS
* 2008-09 School Calendar
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations
ACTION ITEMS
* Kate Collins Middle School Program of Studies
* Waynesboro High School Program of Studies
* Textbook Adoption
* End of the Year Funds
ADJOURNMENT
Safety is always a top priority for Vdot - December 8
SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY FOR VDOT SNOW REMOVAL CREWS
VDOT Prepared as Virginia Recognizes Winter Weather Preparedness Week
RICHMOND — Safety is always a top priority for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) even during the worst of winter weather. Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 through 9, and VDOT is reassuring state residents that the agency is ready to tackle whatever Mother Nature decides to send us for the 2007-2008 winter season. This year VDOT is armed with an $80.6 million budget and more than 3,200 crewmembers and 3,680 pieces of snow-removal equipment – ready to go on a moment’s notice.
“VDOT starts preparing for winter weather long before Virginians begin to feel a chill in the air,” said David Ekern, VDOT commissioner. “Each spring and summer, we practice techniques, ensure equipment in excellent performing condition and top off supplies so that we can make Virginia ’s roadways the safest possible even during the worst of weather.”
With 231,000 tons of salt and 70,100 tons of sand on hand this year, VDOT is prepared to clear snow and ice from more than 57,800 miles of state-maintained interstates, primary and secondary roads and many county subdivision streets across Virginia. Cities, towns and Henrico and Arlington counties clear their own roads.
During snow events, VDOT aims to have all roads passable within 48 hours after the storm ends. Crews begin by clearing interstates and major primary roads, followed by secondary roads and subdivision streets. Crews often begin pre-treating roads with salt, sand and other ice-fighting chemicals before the storm hits to prevent icing on bridges and hills. If necessary, VDOT can also call in contract equipment and labor to ensure the job gets done in a timely manner.
“Pre-treating and clearing roads are only a few links in the chain to ensuring motorist safety during inclement weather,” continued Ekern. “Motorists also have an important role to play in safely traveling and supporting VDOT snow-removal efforts. In particular, we strongly urge motorists to call 511 to understand road conditions before leaving home, and to wear a seat belt and drive slowly and responsibly while operating their vehicle.”
Residents are also encouraged to help keep roads clear by shoveling snow to the right of a driveway when facing the street rather than into the street. This way the plow will not push the snow back across the end of your driveway or possibly creating a hazardous spot.
For the latest on road condition and traffic during winter storms, motorists should call 511 or visit www.511virginia.org. VDOT has also provided more detailed information, including its snow-removal process and safety tips for motorists at http://www.virginiadot.org/news/snowseason.asp.
For more information about Virginia ’s efforts to prepare for winter weather and other emergencies, visit www.ReadyVirginia.gov. The National Weather Service, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Social Services and other state agencies have created the Ready Virginia resource to provide citizens with a one-stop shop for emergency preparedness tips and information.
http://www.vaemergency.com/threats/winter/
VDOT Prepared as Virginia Recognizes Winter Weather Preparedness Week
RICHMOND — Safety is always a top priority for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) even during the worst of winter weather. Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 through 9, and VDOT is reassuring state residents that the agency is ready to tackle whatever Mother Nature decides to send us for the 2007-2008 winter season. This year VDOT is armed with an $80.6 million budget and more than 3,200 crewmembers and 3,680 pieces of snow-removal equipment – ready to go on a moment’s notice.
“VDOT starts preparing for winter weather long before Virginians begin to feel a chill in the air,” said David Ekern, VDOT commissioner. “Each spring and summer, we practice techniques, ensure equipment in excellent performing condition and top off supplies so that we can make Virginia ’s roadways the safest possible even during the worst of weather.”
With 231,000 tons of salt and 70,100 tons of sand on hand this year, VDOT is prepared to clear snow and ice from more than 57,800 miles of state-maintained interstates, primary and secondary roads and many county subdivision streets across Virginia. Cities, towns and Henrico and Arlington counties clear their own roads.
During snow events, VDOT aims to have all roads passable within 48 hours after the storm ends. Crews begin by clearing interstates and major primary roads, followed by secondary roads and subdivision streets. Crews often begin pre-treating roads with salt, sand and other ice-fighting chemicals before the storm hits to prevent icing on bridges and hills. If necessary, VDOT can also call in contract equipment and labor to ensure the job gets done in a timely manner.
“Pre-treating and clearing roads are only a few links in the chain to ensuring motorist safety during inclement weather,” continued Ekern. “Motorists also have an important role to play in safely traveling and supporting VDOT snow-removal efforts. In particular, we strongly urge motorists to call 511 to understand road conditions before leaving home, and to wear a seat belt and drive slowly and responsibly while operating their vehicle.”
Residents are also encouraged to help keep roads clear by shoveling snow to the right of a driveway when facing the street rather than into the street. This way the plow will not push the snow back across the end of your driveway or possibly creating a hazardous spot.
For the latest on road condition and traffic during winter storms, motorists should call 511 or visit www.511virginia.org. VDOT has also provided more detailed information, including its snow-removal process and safety tips for motorists at http://www.virginiadot.org/news/snowseason.asp.
For more information about Virginia ’s efforts to prepare for winter weather and other emergencies, visit www.ReadyVirginia.gov. The National Weather Service, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Social Services and other state agencies have created the Ready Virginia resource to provide citizens with a one-stop shop for emergency preparedness tips and information.
http://www.vaemergency.com/threats/winter/
Train Off Tracks - December 7
December 7, 2007- 6:00 am Commerce Ave. and 6th st. a empty train car derailed closing off several streets in Waynesboro. This is the same area that a train had dereaild about a year a go. Officials are still looking in to to what happened.
Snow Days - Decmber 6
December 6, 2007- The first snow came in Augusta Co. roads where slick and did caused traffic problems, but over all the cold and snow caused very little problems.
Break-ins to vehicles in storage lot - Decmber 6
Waynesboro Police Department
Media Release
December 5, 2007
Break-ins to vehicles in storage lot
Waynesboro Police are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries occurring on the fenced in lot of a local towing and recovery service. R&M towing has reported three separate incidents of thefts from vehicles parked on their Mill Street storage lot between October 14th and December 2, 2007. In all of the incidents various stereo components, speakers, tires and rims as well as other custom vehicle parts have been taken totaling an approximate value of $5,000.00. The three incidents targeted several vehicles each that were locked and secured inside of the fenced in lot and in some cases jack stands and other tools were located near the targeted vehicles.
The most recent incident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on the morning of December 2, 2007 and investigators believe this time they have two suspects who were caught on video in the act of breaking into cars on the lot. Police are releasing a still image from the video in hopes that someone may recognize one or both individuals and contact police with the information.
Anyone with information concerning this case or who can ID the suspects in the attached image 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.
Waynesboro Police Department - Decmber 6
Waynesboro Police Department
Media Release
Reserve Awards
On December 2, 2007 the Waynesboro Police Reserves held their annual dinner and awards presentation at South River Grill in Waynesboro. The Reserve Component holds this function annually to recognize those members who contribute in a major way to the mission of the organization which is to support the operations of the Waynesboro Police Department.
This year the Reserves chose Reserve Sgt. Cory Fox, a 13 year veteran, as Officer of the Year. This is the second time that Cory, a Maintenance Supervisor at McKee Foods, has been honored as officer of the year and he was also awarded a certificate for exceeding 3,000 hours of Cumulative volunteer service to the organization during his career.
Other Awards were:
Most hours worked during 2007. (726.5)
Reserve Major Bud Levin
Most Patrol hours worked during 2007. (216.5)
Reserve Officer Chris Cross
Curtis Glass Memorial Award
Reserve Major Bud Levin
Media Release
Reserve Awards
On December 2, 2007 the Waynesboro Police Reserves held their annual dinner and awards presentation at South River Grill in Waynesboro. The Reserve Component holds this function annually to recognize those members who contribute in a major way to the mission of the organization which is to support the operations of the Waynesboro Police Department.
This year the Reserves chose Reserve Sgt. Cory Fox, a 13 year veteran, as Officer of the Year. This is the second time that Cory, a Maintenance Supervisor at McKee Foods, has been honored as officer of the year and he was also awarded a certificate for exceeding 3,000 hours of Cumulative volunteer service to the organization during his career.
Other Awards were:
Most hours worked during 2007. (726.5)
Reserve Major Bud Levin
Most Patrol hours worked during 2007. (216.5)
Reserve Officer Chris Cross
Curtis Glass Memorial Award
Reserve Major Bud Levin
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Decmber 6
ADVANCED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
_________________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
5:30 P.M. LEGISLATIVE DINNER
6:45 P.M. SWEARING IN ELECTED OFFICIALS
12-01 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
12-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
12-03 ROBINSON, FARMER, COX ASSOCIATES – AUDIT
Presentation of 2007 Augusta County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
12-04 WEBSITE DESIGN
Presentation by staff on website design.
12-05 VDOT SIX-YEAR PLAN MODIFICATIONS
Consider proposed Secondary Road Construction Improvement Program for the State Secondary System of Highways for six-year period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2014, and Fiscal Year 2008-09 Construction Budget. Program modifications attached.
12-06 FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Consider Committee’s recommendations as it relates to Equipment Grant request from the following agencies:
Agency Request Committee Recommendation
Dooms Volunteer Fire Company $14,640.00 $14,640.00
Craigsville-Augusta Springs Rescue Squad $ 2,862.23 $ 2,862.23
12-07 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM
Consider recommendations of staff as it relates to compliance of Virginia’s Erosion and Sediment Control Law (SEE ATTACHED).
12-08 AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
Consider Extension request as follows:
1. Market Animal Show – electronic ID tagging $ 400
2. Virginia State Stocker Cattle Conference $1500
3. Extension Gas Supplement $5000
12-09 CONSENT AGENDA
12-09.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, November 26, 2007
12-09.02 CLAIMS
Consider claims paid since November 14, 2007.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
12-10 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
12-11 CLOSED SESSION
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ADVANCED
A G E N D A
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.
Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
5:00 P.M.—ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -2008
1-01 Elect Chairman
1-02 Elect Vice-Chairman
1-03 Board Meeting Schedule for 2008
1-04 Tiebreaker – In accordance with Section 15.2-1421, appointment of a tiebreaker is at the discretion of the governing body
1-05 Rules of Procedure – consider adoption
1-06 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
1-07 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Dec 6 9:00 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Dec 10 10:00 a.m. SUPERVISOR TRANSITION BRIEFING
7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Dec 11 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Dec 12 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
5:30 p.m. LEGISLATIVE DINNER
6:45 p.m. SWEARING IN NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Dec 14 12:00 noon DEDICATION OF THE BURN BUILDING
Dec 18 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m. RETIREMENT DINNER
L’italia Restaurant, Staunton
Dec 19 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Dec 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Jan 2 5:00 p.m. BOS SPECIAL MEETING
Jan 3 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Jan 8 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Jan 9 7:00 p.m. BOS 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 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. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
DATE: December 4, 2007
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
_________________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
5:30 P.M. LEGISLATIVE DINNER
6:45 P.M. SWEARING IN ELECTED OFFICIALS
12-01 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
12-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
12-03 ROBINSON, FARMER, COX ASSOCIATES – AUDIT
Presentation of 2007 Augusta County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
12-04 WEBSITE DESIGN
Presentation by staff on website design.
12-05 VDOT SIX-YEAR PLAN MODIFICATIONS
Consider proposed Secondary Road Construction Improvement Program for the State Secondary System of Highways for six-year period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2014, and Fiscal Year 2008-09 Construction Budget. Program modifications attached.
12-06 FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Consider Committee’s recommendations as it relates to Equipment Grant request from the following agencies:
Agency Request Committee Recommendation
Dooms Volunteer Fire Company $14,640.00 $14,640.00
Craigsville-Augusta Springs Rescue Squad $ 2,862.23 $ 2,862.23
12-07 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM
Consider recommendations of staff as it relates to compliance of Virginia’s Erosion and Sediment Control Law (SEE ATTACHED).
12-08 AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
Consider Extension request as follows:
1. Market Animal Show – electronic ID tagging $ 400
2. Virginia State Stocker Cattle Conference $1500
3. Extension Gas Supplement $5000
12-09 CONSENT AGENDA
12-09.01 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, November 26, 2007
12-09.02 CLAIMS
Consider claims paid since November 14, 2007.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
12-10 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
12-11 CLOSED SESSION
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ADVANCED
A G E N D A
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.
Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
5:00 P.M.—ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -2008
1-01 Elect Chairman
1-02 Elect Vice-Chairman
1-03 Board Meeting Schedule for 2008
1-04 Tiebreaker – In accordance with Section 15.2-1421, appointment of a tiebreaker is at the discretion of the governing body
1-05 Rules of Procedure – consider adoption
1-06 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
1-07 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Dec 6 9:00 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Dec 10 10:00 a.m. SUPERVISOR TRANSITION BRIEFING
7:00 p.m. FISHERSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Dec 11 3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Dec 12 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
5:30 p.m. LEGISLATIVE DINNER
6:45 p.m. SWEARING IN NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Dec 14 12:00 noon DEDICATION OF THE BURN BUILDING
Dec 18 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m. RETIREMENT DINNER
L’italia Restaurant, Staunton
Dec 19 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Dec 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Jan 2 5:00 p.m. BOS SPECIAL MEETING
Jan 3 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Jan 8 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Jan 9 7:00 p.m. BOS 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 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. LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
DATE: December 4, 2007
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL - Decmber 6
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and considered as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion).
1. Approval of Minutes for the April 30 Budget Work Session, August 15 Stormwater Work Session, August 27 Council Meeting, November 13 and the November 26, 2007 Council Meetings and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Request for refund of $51.47, plus interest, for 2007 personal property tax, and request for refund of $131.57, plus interest, for 2006 personal property tax.
3. Consider an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow residential use in a C-2 General Business District by developing the site with a two-unit townhouse with garages, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 33, Basic City Mining, Manufacturing and Land Company Plat, known by street address as 594 North Commerce Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia.
4. Consider an ordinance rezoning from M-1 Light Industrial to RB-2 Multiple Dwelling District property described as, Tax Map #46, Block 26, Basic City Mining, Manufacturing and Land Co. plat, Lots 3 through 17, located on North Charlotte Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia.
5. Consider an ordinance amending Sections 86-28(a)(1) and 86(a)(2) of the Code of this City to increase the water service charge from $3.00 to $4.00 for 5/8 inch meter, to increase the water service charge from $14.00 to $15.00 for 1 ½ inch meter, to increase the water rate per 1,000 gallons from $2.00 to $2.61.
6. Consider an ordinance amending Section 86-139(a) of the Code of this City to increase the sewer rate from $4.22 to $4.68 per thousand gallons.
3. Recognition of the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services Award for Excellence in EMS received by Gary Critzer, Director of Emergency Management. (Gary Brown, the Director of the Virginia Office of EMS will be in attendance as well).
4. Planning Matter:
Consider an ordinance rezoning from RA-3 Single Family District to C-1 Local Business District 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.
5. Receive a presentation from Joel Knopp from Didawick & Knopp regarding the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
6. Receive information from Chris Kulp of Hunton & Williams LLP, bond counsel for the City, concerning the recent bond referendum.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
(Continued)
7. Consider scheduling a public hearing for Monday, January 14, 2008 regarding the construction of an upgraded and expanded wastewater treatment plant funded through the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund.
8. Consider scheduling a public hearing on Monday, January 14, 2008 for the issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds for funding the following projects of the Capital Improvements Plan: Fire Substation Project, Library Improvement Project, and Stormwater Management Improvements.
9. Consider the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating $4,311 to the School Elementary Central Office Fund for National
Board Certified Teacher Incentive Program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
2. Appropriating $8,019 to the Elementary Central Office Fund in Title III No Child
Left Behind Grant for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
10. Citizen Comment.
11. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
12. 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, DECEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and considered as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion).
1. Approval of Minutes for the April 30 Budget Work Session, August 15 Stormwater Work Session, August 27 Council Meeting, November 13 and the November 26, 2007 Council Meetings and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Request for refund of $51.47, plus interest, for 2007 personal property tax, and request for refund of $131.57, plus interest, for 2006 personal property tax.
3. Consider an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow residential use in a C-2 General Business District by developing the site with a two-unit townhouse with garages, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 33, Basic City Mining, Manufacturing and Land Company Plat, known by street address as 594 North Commerce Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia.
4. Consider an ordinance rezoning from M-1 Light Industrial to RB-2 Multiple Dwelling District property described as, Tax Map #46, Block 26, Basic City Mining, Manufacturing and Land Co. plat, Lots 3 through 17, located on North Charlotte Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia.
5. Consider an ordinance amending Sections 86-28(a)(1) and 86(a)(2) of the Code of this City to increase the water service charge from $3.00 to $4.00 for 5/8 inch meter, to increase the water service charge from $14.00 to $15.00 for 1 ½ inch meter, to increase the water rate per 1,000 gallons from $2.00 to $2.61.
6. Consider an ordinance amending Section 86-139(a) of the Code of this City to increase the sewer rate from $4.22 to $4.68 per thousand gallons.
3. Recognition of the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services Award for Excellence in EMS received by Gary Critzer, Director of Emergency Management. (Gary Brown, the Director of the Virginia Office of EMS will be in attendance as well).
4. Planning Matter:
Consider an ordinance rezoning from RA-3 Single Family District to C-1 Local Business District 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.
5. Receive a presentation from Joel Knopp from Didawick & Knopp regarding the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
6. Receive information from Chris Kulp of Hunton & Williams LLP, bond counsel for the City, concerning the recent bond referendum.
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
(Continued)
7. Consider scheduling a public hearing for Monday, January 14, 2008 regarding the construction of an upgraded and expanded wastewater treatment plant funded through the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund.
8. Consider scheduling a public hearing on Monday, January 14, 2008 for the issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds for funding the following projects of the Capital Improvements Plan: Fire Substation Project, Library Improvement Project, and Stormwater Management Improvements.
9. Consider the following ordinances:
1. Appropriating $4,311 to the School Elementary Central Office Fund for National
Board Certified Teacher Incentive Program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
2. Appropriating $8,019 to the Elementary Central Office Fund in Title III No Child
Left Behind Grant for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
10. Citizen Comment.
11. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
12. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
The WRAV - Decmber 2
We are currently seeking donations from members and support from area citizens and local businesses.
Scott Martin
martin9428@aol.com
History of the WRAV
The Waynesboro Repeater Association of Virginia (WRAV) is the sponsoring organization of the 147.075, two meter FM amateur repeater located near Waynesboro, Virginia. This repeater was first placed into operation in 1979. This effort was coordinated by Dee Almquist, W4PNT, with assistance from Ken Wooley, WA4EGW, Bruce Gordon WA4CJX, Bill Bowman, KA4UFI, Hugh Martin, WD4HJK, Charlie Menk, W4BKP (silent key), Bill Day, N4AOP, Neil Buckingham, WA4KKL, and others. Technical assistance was received from Pete LaScelle, W4WWQ, Joe Moomaw, W4XD and Bob Kerby, W4BLD.
The initial repeater was coordinated on December 19, 1978 through the Carolina Virginia Repeater Association (CVRA) that is now the SouthEastern Repeater Association. (SERA) The initial repeater equipment was a Motorola unit located at the home QTH of W4PNT on Rd. 612 in Crimora, Virginia. This repeater utilized two Phelps Dodge vertical antennas separated vertically by about 30 feet on a short tower. This repeater was equipped with a home built controller and CW-ID unit. After much debugging (blood, sweat and tears) and late night checking out, the equipment was moved to a location atop the former Holiday Inn in the gap at Afton mountain. A 60-foot tower with three sets of guys was installed on the roof of this three-story building to support the antennas. The radio equipment was located near a boiler room on the top floor. This site was a very windy, cold location when working on the roof or antennas. The mechanical survival rate for the antennas was limited due to the extreme winds through the Afton gap.
After a short period of time a set of Phelps Dodge duplexers was obtained which allowed the repeater to utilize just the top antenna. The repeater provided very good two-meter coverage East to Richmond and North beyond Harrisonburg. For several years the repeater was operated with a "touch tone on/off" RF link with the WB4JBJ (147.105) repeater in Lynchburg through an intermediate site in Amherst, Virginia. This intermediate site is no longer available and the link has been discontinued after several years. In 1986 a new repeater was assembled with a UNIDEN and a GE MASTR II amplifier. A new Sinclair duplexer was purchased. This new equipment was equipped with a Advanced Computer Controls (ACC) model RC-85 repeater controller and the equipment was debugged and checked out. (More blood, sweat and tears!)
The repeater was relocated to a spot on top of Bear Den Mountain about three miles north of Waynesboro Virginia. This site is adjacent to (within 20 feet) the Appalachian Trail. The equipment is located in a leased portion of a small building and the antenna is on a 60-foot heavy-duty tower (ROHN 55). The elevation at the base of the tower is 2840 feet above Sea Level.
The antenna was changed to a Decibel Products model DB222E-D which proved to be much more able to with stand the high winds experienced at this mountain top location. In 1987 a linked RITON TELENEXUS phone patch was installed to serve the Staunton and Waynesboro local calling areas. The telephone end of the link is located in Staunton at the home QTH of Joe Pehan, W4LIG. In 1990 a set of six large station batteries was purchased and installed at the repeater site. The repeater and a battery charger are connected to the battery to allow for operation in the event of a power failure. In the mid 1990's a packet station (W4BLD-4) was installed to serve as a node for the relaying of packet traffic.
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