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Waynesboro School Board Meeting

Waynesboro Public Schools

School Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Waynesboro High School Closed Session – 6:30 p.m.

301 Pine Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Waynesboro, Virginia 22980

SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

* Berkeley Glenn Elementary School
* William Perry Elementary
* Waynesboro High School Wrestling Team
* Acceptance of Gift

CITIZENS TIME

CONSENT AGENDA

* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meetings of February 12, 2008
* Approval of personnel recommendations. Approval is requested for the recommended personnel actions.
* Additional Appropriation –Project Graduation Grant
* Additional Appropriation –Teacher Incentive Grant
* A copy of the 2008-09 Special Education Plan is attached for your information

FINANCIAL REPORTS

SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS

INFORMATION ITEMS

* Presentation by Waynesboro High School
* 2008-09 Fee Schedule

ACTION ITEMS

* Superintendent Designees
* EBS Channels

BUDGET WORKSESSION

* The School Board will continue to work on the 2008-09 Superintendent’s Funding Request.

ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ADVANCED

A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA

___________________________________________________________________________

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION

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3-01 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC

3-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

3. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Consider memorandum of understanding and resolution to partner with Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro to create regional agency.

3-04 VIRGINIA POULTRY FEDERATION REQUEST

Consider request of Poultry Federation for a public-private partnership in the event of an avian influenza outbreak.

3-05 GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Presentation by Assistant County Administrator on General Assembly update.

3-06 WINTERGREEN EMERGENCY ACCESS

Consider endorsement of Wintergreen’s proposal to provide emergency access via Blue Ridge Parkway.

3-07 CONSENT AGENDA

3-07.1 MINUTES

Consider minutes of the following meetings:

* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, February 25, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 27, 2008

3-07.2 CLAIMS

Consider claims paid since February 13, 2008.

(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)

3-08 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

3-09 CLOSED SESSION

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **

Mar 11 9:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY MEETING

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 12:00 p.m. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK – Augusta County

Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Committee –

Appreciation Lunch

1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Mar 25 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING

Library - Fishersville

7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Mar 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Mar 31-Apr 1 8:00 a.m. BOS BUDGET WORK SESSION

Mar 27 8:00 a.m. COMMUNITY, FARM, & NEW FOOD SYSTEMS CONFERENCE

Blue Ridge Community College

Apr 3 9:30 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS

1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING

1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING

Apr 8 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING

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

7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Apr 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Apr 11 10:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

Landfill - Jolivue

Apr 12-19 SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK

Apr 13 2:00 p.m. LIBRARY DEDICATION

Fishersville Library

Apr 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING

Apr 16 7:00 p.m. BOS BUDGET – PUBLIC HEARING

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

Apr 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA

Apr 18 11:00 a.m. IDA

Apr 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

Farmer’s Market Lot, Waynesboro, VA

Apr 21 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Apr 22 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Apr 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Apr 24 9:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL MEETING

10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING

May 7 7:00 p.m. BOS BUDGET – ADOPTION MEETING

DATE: March 6, 2008

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

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL

TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 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 September 4, 2007 Business Meeting, February 4, 2008 Amended Minutes, and the February 25, 2008 Business Meeting, and dispense with the reading of the Minutes.
2. Consider a request for a refund of $780.30, plus interest, for 2007 personal property tax on a vehicle that was paid to Augusta County.
3. Consider a request from the Coordinator of Summer of Praise 2008 to use the Ridgeview Park amphitheatre until 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening during the summer months.
4. Consider a request from the Bible Truth Church of God in Christ to reserve the Ridgeview Park amphitheatre and pavilion for the day on August 30, 2008 to hold the “Gospel Idol” event.
5. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance amending and recodifying Section 98-250.17 of Article II, Division 4, Uses Allowed/Prohibited in Foregoing Districts, of Chapter 98 of the Code of this City to Conform to Revised Planned Unit Development Overlay District Provisions.
6. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance amending and recodifying Sections 98-250.2, 98-0250.3 and 98-250.10 of Article II, Division 4, Uses Allowed/Prohibited in Foregoing Districts, Of Chapter 98 of the Code of This City to Conform With Article II, Division 6, Overlay Districts, Subdivision I, “Floodplain Overlay District”, of Chapter 98 of the Code of the City ad All Other State and Federal Requirements.
7. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Reading First Grant in the amount of $11,305 to the Elementary Central Office Fund operating for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
8. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Title IV Drug Free Schools Grant in the amount of $5,603 to the Secondary Central Office Fund Operating for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
9. Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance appropriating a Virginia Preschool Initiative in the amount of $70,000 to the Central Office Fund operating for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
10. Consider a request from New Covenant Motorcycle Ministry to allow amplified music in Constitution Park at the Valley Bike Fest II, on Sunday, September 21, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. until the close of the park.
11. Consider a Supplemental Resolution from the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center, authorizing expanded and increased services for the benefit of its members and their citizens.
3. Present a Resolution to Mr. Ed Clark, Director of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, acknowledging their 25th Anniversary and for receiving the prestigious National Wildlife Federation 2007 National Conservation Achievement Award.
4. Planning Matters:

1. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public comment on the request of Acend 2002, LLC, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit for a reduction in required off-street parking from two spaces to zero spaces (a total reduction of four spaces), for single-family homes located at 1108 and 1112 3rd Street, known by Tax Map No. 37-8-1, 2; the zoning designation being RB-3 High Density Dwelling District. Applicant requested this public hearing be “tabled” until April 14.

2. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public comment on the request of Drumeller Properties LLC to rezone a property located at 412 Cedar Avenue and known by Tax Map 44(4), Lots 27, 28 and 29, Block 27, West Waynesboro Land Co., from RB-4 Mixed Density Dwelling District to C-1 Local Business District with proffers.
3. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public comment on the request of James H. and Kay L. Heafner, to amend the City Zoning Ordinance, Code Section 98-250.4B to include Bed and Breakfast Establishment as a permitted conditional use in the RA-3 District Single-Family District.
4. Hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public comment on the request of James H. and Kay L. Heafner for a conditional use permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast Establishment in the RA-3 Single-Family District at a property located at 607 Oak Avenue, Waynesboro, known by Tax Map No. 44 4 5-4, Block 5, Lots 4, 5, and 6.

5. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget in accordance with the Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2507.

6. Consider introducing an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget.
7. Presentation by Police Chief Doug Davis and Mr. Greg Hensley from Wayne’s Cycle Shop on the differences between mopeds, scooters and motorcycles in relation to a proposed helmet ordinance.
8. Set a Public Hearing for March 24, 2008 to receive public comment regarding a Deed of Easement to be granted to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources in connection with the renovation of the Wayne Theatre.

9. Presentation of the Transportation Safety Commission’s Annual Report by Robert Johnson, Jr., Chairman of the Commission.
10. Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the Application to the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program for the Broad Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
11. Consider approving a request by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. to close West Main Street from McElroy to Wayne Avenue (Arch and Wayne to remain open) for the Main Street Muscle Car Show, on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The request includes the use of amplified music at the event.
12. Consider approving a request of the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival to allow wine tasting and wine sales in Constitution Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20, 2008, from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. each day in conjunction with the 8th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival.
13. Consider adopting a Proclamation establishing a Friendly Cities relationship with Wanzhou, China, as requested by Mr. Tom Sykes of Reo Distribution.
14. Citizen Comment Period.
15. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.
16. 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.

1 killed in wreck - March 5





Tuesday 5, 2008 - 9:45pm Barrenrige Rd. Evanne Coffman 17, died when she lost control of Jeep and it over turned. State Police say the cause of the wreck was the wet conditions of the gravel road. Coffman was not wearing a seat belt.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

E-mail scams - March 5

The Waynesboro Police Department has received information of several e-mail scams that seem to be growing in frequency and audacity. In some cases the e-mails are being sent to individuals and even to City of Waynesboro e-mail accounts. The scams all seem to have the same desired result. That is that some unsuspecting person will comply with the sender’s requests to either handle or send money to an entity, most likely outside the United States. In one case the individual is posing as a hit man and attempting to distort money from his would be victim in exchange for canceling the hit. This is just a very “over the top” way of trying to deceive an uninformed person into handing over money through an internet ruse. Another one offers a business opportunity that is too good to be true and is a little bit more professionally done to include a hyper-link to website. Also we were informed of one case where a local person actually had a vehicle for sale on the internet and a scam artist agreed to pay $3,000.00 for the vehicle. When the check arrived in the seller’s mail it was for $5,700. The seller contacted the purported buyer via e-mail to tell him of the overpayment but became suspicious when the buyer advised him to “just cash the check and send me the $1,700 back. The check of course was verified to be bogus.

The Department requests that you please assist us with getting the information out that these types of e-mail scams are on the rise but can easily be defeated by simply being vigilant and using common sense.



Sgt. Kelly L. Walker
Services Division
Waynesboro Police Dept.

NOAA Hazardous Weather Outlook - March 5

Hazardous Weather Outlook

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1057 PM EST TUE MAR 4 2008

MDZ003>005-009-010-501-502-VAZ021-025>031-036>042-050-051-
WVZ050>055-501>504-051000-
WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-HIGHLAND-
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-FAUQUIER-LOUDOUN-
ORANGE-CULPEPER-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-PENDLETON-
HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-
1057 PM EST TUE MAR 4 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA...AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GARRETT COUNTY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

A TORNADO WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA.
PLEASE SEE SEL9 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE FROM WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE MID ATLANTIC
TONIGHT. THIS FRONT WILL BRING SHOWERS AND AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. IN ADDITION TO HEAVY RAINFALL...THUNDERSTORMS MAY
PRODUCE LOCALLY DAMAGING WIND GUSTS AND EVEN THE POSSIBILITY OF A
TORNADO.

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID ATLANTIC
TONIGHT. FOR MORE DETAILS CONSULT THE FLOOD WATCH PRODUCT
/WBCFFALWX/ /WGUS61 KLWX/.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO LIFT NORTHWARD FROM THE GULF
OF MEXICO LATE THIS WEEK. WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS POSSIBLE
ESPECIALLY WEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE THIS WEEKEND.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED TONIGHT.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Waynesboro&state=VA&site=LWX&textField1=38.0695&textField2=-78.9026

March River City Radio Hour To Feature The Big Read and the Boogie Kings - March 5

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VDot News - March 2

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF March 3 - 7, 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

* Mile markers 95 to 96 – Cleaning and painting bridges, alternating lane and shoulder closures. Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.



Interstate 81

* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.

* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.



Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Utility company will be trimming trees.

* Route 56 – Utility company will be trimming trees.

* 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 250 – Guardrail replacement. Alternating lane and shoulder closures. Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Route 252 - Utility company will be trimming trees.

* (NEW) Route 256 – At Route 276, grading. Flagger traffic control. Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 262 – Guardrail replacement. Alternating lane and shoulder closures. Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* 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.



Secondary Roads

* Route 608 – Utility company will be trimming trees.

* Route 612 – Curb and gutter installation from Route 1908 ( Locust Street ) to Route 792 ( Riverside Avenue ). March 4 to 5.

* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.

* Route 660 – Tree trimming. Route 610 to end of state maintenance. Work is weekdays during daylight hours, weekdays.

* Route 664 – Tree trimming from Waynesboro City limits to the Blue Ridge Parkway during daylight hours, weekdays.

* Route 710 – Utility company will be trimming trees.

* Route 726 – Utility company will be trimming trees.

* (NEW) Route 794 – Road closed between Route 642 and Route 792 for pipe repair on Tuesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Road Closed” signs will be posted.

* Route 912 – Tree trimming. Route 610 to Route 660. Work is during daylight hours, weekdays.

* Route 913 – Tree trimming. Route 912 north to Route 912 south. Work is during daylight hours, weekdays.

* (NEW) Route 914 – Tree trimming. Route 608 to Route 635 during daylight hours, weekdays.

* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – From Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.

* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.

* (NEW) Various Roads – Bridge maintenance.

* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, patching pot holes, brush cutting and removal, and machining non-hard surface roads. Scraping dirt roads. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.

AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **

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

Feb 29 11:30 a.m. THE BIG READ

Augusta County Courthouse - Staunton

Mar 1-5 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE 2008

Hilton Washington, Washington, DC

Mar 5 8:30 a.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD

Mar 6 8:45 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 JAIL AUTHORITY 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 12:00 p.m. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK – Augusta County

Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Committee –

Appreciation Lunch

1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Mar 25 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY MEETING

Library - Fishersville

7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Mar 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Mar 31-Apr 1 8:00 a.m. BOS BUDGET WORK SESSION

Apr 8 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING

Apr 12-19 SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK

Apr 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

Farmer’s Market Lot, Waynesboro, VA

Apr 13 2:00 p.m. LIBRARY DEDICATION

Fishersville Library

Apr 16 7:00 p.m. BOS BUDGET – PUBLIC HEARING

May 7 7:00 p.m. BOS BUDGET – ADOPTION MEETING

DATE: February 21, 2008

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

Waynesboro City Council Work Session

WORK SESSION AGENDA

Monday, March 3, 2008

6:00 p.m.

Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building

1. Open Council Discussion
2. Presentation and Discussion of the Draft Comprehensive Plan.
3. Presentation on the Broad Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project and Application to the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program.
4. Adjourn.

The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.