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.
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.
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