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Home My WebLink About7/7/1997 - Special -, July 7,1997 403 - - Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 July 7, 1997 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue, this being an adjourned meeting from June 24, 1997, and a joint meeting with Roanoke City Council. INRE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson and Mayor Bowers called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m. The roll call was taken for the Board of Supervisors and Roanoke City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens, Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, Fenton F. "Spike" Harrison, H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix MEMBERS ABSENT: None COUNCIL PRESENT: Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers; Council Members, Nelson Harris, Carroll Swain, William White, James Trout COUNCIL ABSENT: Roanoke City Vice Mayor Linda Wyatt, Council Member John Parrott STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Don C. Mÿers, Assistant County Administrator; Anne Marie Green, Director, Community Relations, Diane Hyatt, Finance Director, Arnold 404 July 7, 1997 ~ - Covey, Director, Engineering & Inspections; Gary Robertson, Director, Utility. OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Bob Herbert; other Roanoke City officials; Jacqueline L. Shuck, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Airport; Amanda Snapp, Marketing and' Communication, Roanoke Regional Airport; David L. Kjolhede, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Katherine F. Houck, Executive Director, Virginia Museum of Transportation. INRE: OPENING CEREMONIES Mayor Bowers and Chairman Johnson welcomed all who were present, and asked those attending to introduce themselves. IN RE: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Roanoke City Council Member Nelson Harris. IN RE: DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS: ~ Update on improvements to The Virginia Museum of Transportation. Katherine F. Houck. Executive Director. Ms. Houck described improvements to the museum. She advised that they had opened a new gallery in January that included 3,000 photographs (rom the old N&W Railroad. They are also working on receiving personal details regarding their artifacts, and ~. July 7,1997 405 - an oral history of African Americans associated with the N&W Railroad. 2. Update on Roanoke ReQional Airport. JacQueline L. Shuck. Executive Director. Ms. Shuck described future improvements planned for the airport including the new cargo apron project, new turning lanes, and a new air traffic control tower. She advised that the ban on passenger facility fees (PFC) had been lifted and they are discussing the possibility of instituting a PFC which would stay with the airport and could be spent only on specific types of projects. She presented to the Board and Council drawings describing the future plans for the airport. Ms. Shuck requested time on the October joint meeting agenda to update the governing bodies on other issues such as fares and services. 3. Update on the Higher Education Center. (Requested by Roanoke City) Mayor Bowers presented a written update on the proposed higher education center which highlighted the activities taken so far and future plans. Mayor Bowers also announced that he will discuss a financial proposal for funding at the City Council meeting and plans to request participation from other Roanoke Valley governments. 406 July 7, 1997 - - ~ Update on Low Band Tourist Radio System. (Requested by Roanoke City and Roanoke County) Supervisor Eddy reported that the Board of Supervisors discussed funding during a budget work session. They were not interested in a radio system on Interstate 81, but were willing to participate in one on the Blue Ridge Parkway. David Kjolhede, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, indicated that the tourist radio systems were not a marketing tool but more of a customer service tool. County Administrator Elmer Hodge and City Manager Bob Herbert were directed to bring back a formal report to the October meeting. ~ Update on Reaional Sewaae Treatment Plant. (Requested by Roanoke County) Kit Kiser, Roanoke City Director of Utilities and Operations, presented a written status report on the expansion of the sewage treatment facilities. He advised that the total cost had increased from $41,500,000 in 1993 to $65,889,584 in 1997. He advised that the Tinker Creek Interceptor Replacement was under construction and that bids were received on the Roanoke River Interceptor Replacement for the lower half. Bids are due for the plant expansion on July 8, 1997. 2... Update on Joint Water and Sewer Lines. (Requested by Roanoke County) July 7, 1997 407 - There was no discussion on this issue. County Administrator Elmer Hodge and City Manager Bob Herbert were directed to bring back a written report to the October meeting. 7. Update on Storm water Management Proiect on Peters Creek Road. (Requested by Roanoke County) There was no discussion on this issue. County Administrator Elmer Hodge and City Manager Bob Herbert were directed to bring back a written report to the October meeting. 8. Consideration of a Regional Teen Center similar to the Brambleton Teen Center. (Requested by Roanoke Countv) Mr. Hodge reported on the success of the Brambleton Avenue Teen Center. Supervisor Nickens reported that teens had told him they wold like a similar Teen Center in the market area of downtown Roanoke. County Administrator Elmer Hodge and City Manager Bob Herbert were directed to bring back a written report to the October meeting. INRE: ADJOURNMENT At 1:40 p.m., Mayor Bowers recessed the Roanoke City Council until 2:00 '.- '"" p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.w., Roanoke, Virginia. 408 July 7,1997 i- 1== At 1 :40 p.m., Chairman Johnson adjourned the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to July 8, 1997, at 3:00 p.m., in the Board Meeting Room, Roanoke County Administration Center, 5204 Bernard Drive, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. Submitted by, Approved by, Mary H. Allen, CMC Clerk to the Board Bob L. Johnson Chairman