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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/7/1998 - Special ~ October 7, 1998 (i::'7 - Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 October 7, 1998 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Sanctuary Crisis Intervention Center, 4350 Coyner Springs Road, Botetourt County; this being the first Wednesday, and a quarterly joint meeting with the Roanoke City Council. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bob Johnson and Mayor David Bowers called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m. The roll call was taken for the Board of Supervisors. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens Supervisors Fenton F. "Spike" Harrison, Joseph P. McNamara , MEMBERS ABSENT: Supervisor H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Don C. Myers, Assistant County Administrator; Anne Marie Green, Director, Community Relations; Timothy Gubala, Director of Economic Development, Finance Director; Pete Haislip, Director of Parks and Recreation The roll call for Roanoke City Council was taken. 6i8 October 7, 1998 = COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor David Bowers, Vice Mayor Linda Wyatt, Council members Carroll Swain, Alvin Hudson, James Trout, and William White COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Council member Nelson Harris ROANOKE CITY STAFF: Assistant City Manager James Ritchie, Finance Director James Grisso, City Attorney, W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Will C. Dibling, Jr., Director of Public Safety Chip Snead, Director of Public Works William Clark, City Clerk Mary Parker, Coordinator of Emergency Services Wanda Reed IN RE: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers. Mayor Bowers introduced Jim O'Hare, Administrator of Sanctuary Crisis Intervention Center. Lunch followed. IN RE: OPENING REMARKS: .1.. Mayor David A. Bowers Mayor Bowers again introduced Jim O'Hare and Annie Krochalis from , Sanctuary and they reported on history of the facility. 2. Chairman Bob L. Johnson Chairman Johnson thanked Sanctuary and recognized their efforts on behalf of troubled young residents of the Roanoke Valley. He noted that the media was not present for this meeting or the Detention Facility Signing Ceremony. IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEMS: ~ October 7, 1998 ~ - .1.. Update on Proiect Impact (City of Roanoke). Wanda Reed, Roanoke City Coordinator of Emergency Services, and Anne Marie Green, Roanoke County Director of Community Relations, presented the report. They explained that the Federal Emergency Management Agency chose one locality in each state to undertake actions to protect families, businesses and communities by reducing the effects of natural disasters, and the Roanoke Valley was selected from Virginia. A steering committee has been set up with representatives form the four local governments, and the Fifth Planning District Commission is serving as coordinator. Six subcommittees have been formed to address various topics. They are the Land Use Work Group, the GIS Work Group, the Public Information and Community Relations Work Group, the Stormwater Management Work Group, the Partnership and Resource Development Work Groupand the Hazard Analysis Work Group. The grant application will be sent to FEMA by November 6 and there is a signing ceremony planned for the first week in December. The Roanoke Valley will probably receive between $300,000 and $500,000. Mayor Bowers advised that the National League of Cities Conference will be held the first week in December and suggested holding the event during the second week. 2. Update on Joint Economic Development Department (Mr. Hodge). Mr. Hodge reported that he, City Manager Bob Herbert, Mayor Bowers and Chairman Johnson met and discussed issues related to joint economic development efforts. They are considering including the Visitors Bureau and Economic Development Partnership in any potential merger and have met with Beth Doughty of the Partnership. ~ October 7, 1998 - They been also contacted UVA and VPI to see if other localities have conducted similar mergers. Supervisor Johnson pointed out there are 25 people and $2.5 million devoted to economic development in the Valley. Mayor Bowers emphasized the need to include the Transit Authority and the Housing Authority in any discussions because much of the City's economic development is in the inner city. Council member Linda Wyatt suggested contacting Radford University for their assistance also. 3. Discussion reaardina Reaional Public Safety Initiative (Mr. Snead). Roanoke City Director of Public Safety Chip Snead reported on the outstanding regional efforts from the other local governments in assisting Roanoke City with the recent fire at Community Hospital. He announced that a meeting was held last week with Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City officials to look strategically at a regional approach for dealing with public safety issues. He highlighted areas where the local governments are already handling public safety in a regional manner. 4. Update on Skateboard Park (Mr. Hodae). Roanoke County Director of Parks and Recreation Pete Haislip advised that he is working with the Roanoke City Recreation Director John Coates on the Skateboard Park. They have reached a point where a Memo of Understanding is needed regarding the financial and liability issues. Roanoke City Director of Public Works Bill Clark reported that the project costs have increased from $20,000 to $60,000 because of neighborhood and skateboarders input and suggestions. They hope to have the project completed in the October 7, 1998 661 fall. Supervisor Nickens suggested offering the skateboard facility to Virginia Amateur Sports for use in the Commonwealth Games. IN RE: RECESS: At 1 :16 P.M. Mayor Bowers recessed the Roanoke City Council meeting to 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, VA IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: At 1: 18 p.m., Chairman Johnson adjourned the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Submitted by: Approved by: ~-,;,,/~ Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE Clerk to the Board hairman oard of Supervisors -:, 662 October 7, 1998 - This page left intentionally blank