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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
July 8, 1997
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday, and the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of July, 1997.
NRE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The roll call was
taken.
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
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
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by John M. Chambliss, Assistant County
Administrator. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
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IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
.1. Recoc;mition of the Budget DeDartment for receivina the
Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award.
Mr. Hodge presented the award to Budget Manager Brent Robertson and
Analyst Steve Kleiber.
INRE:
NEW BUSINESS
1... Authorization to enter into an agreement to provide recycling
program in Roanoke Countv (Bill Rand. General Services
Director)
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Mr. Rand reported that during the past year, several alternatives for providing
recycling services were evaluated including: (1) Commingled recycling to the entire
County at a cost of $1.14 million in capital and $330,200 in annual operating costs; (2)
Expansion of source separation to the entire County at a cost of $0.8 million in capital and
$181,000 in operating costs; and (3) Privatization of county-wide drop off centers thro~h
the Request For Proposal process at an annual estimated cost of $85,000. At the May 13
meeting the Board approved the privatization of county-wide drop off centers. Staff has
negotiated a contract with Waste Management with locations at the Waste Management
Facility in Salem, Kroger on Route 460 East, and Walmart on Route 220 South. The site
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at the Orange Market at Routes 311 and 419 has been withdrawn, and an additional
facility for the Hollins area will be identified. Mr. Rand requested approval of the locations
and authorization to execute the contract with Waste Management. The contract will go
into effect on August 1, 1997.
Supervisor Johnson requested that Walrond Park be eliminated as a
potential site in Hollins.
In response to questions from Supervisor Eddy, Mr. Rand advised that a
postcard will be sent to every County household informing them of the drop-off centers;
that the area will be kept clean by Waste Management; and that pickup will be at least
once a week.
In response to questions from Supervisor Nickens, Mr. Rand advised that
the $85,000 excludes savings; and that they are still looking for space in the Mount
Pleasant area. Supervisor Nickens also indicated that he felt that there should be no
locations in Roanoke City unless the County could make money from them.
Mr. Hodge asked that the Board give the staff flexibility to find drop-off areas
within each geographic area. Supervisor Johnson requested that any site changes be
brought back to the Board.
Supervisor Minnix moved to approve the agreement contingent upon (1)
receipt of the final contract; (2) Staff to bring back new sites and changes in sites; and (3)
staff to bring back a report to the Board on the program in three months. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
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IN RE:
REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
Chairman Johnson announced that a joint meeting with Salem City Council
has been scheduled for July 29, 1997, at the Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Hodge
suggested that a work session be held at the August 19, 1997 meeting on the Sewage
Treatment Plant.
IN RE:
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reading.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
.1. Ordinance to exercise an option with Koooers Industries. Inc. to
obtain two sanitarv sewer easements and to ourchase
approximately 0.226 acres of right of way on the west side of the
private portion of Garman Road as part of the Kroger Proiect.
(Timothv Gubala. Economic Develooment Director)
There was no discussion and no changes to the ordinance from the first
Supervisor Harrison moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
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ORDINANCE 070897-2 AUTHORIZING EXERCISE OF AN OPTION TO
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH KOPPERS INDUSTRIES, INC. TO
OBTAIN TWO SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS AND TO PURCHASE
APPROXIMATELY 0.226 ACRES OF RIGHT OF WAY ON THE WEST SIDE
OF THE PRIVATE PORTION OF GARMAN ROAD (BEING IDENTIFIED AS
A PORTION OF COUNTY TAX MAP PARCEL 55.03-2-11) FOR ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE KROGER PROJECT
WHEREAS, by Resolution #012897-12, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County authorized and approved an economic development project, known as the Kroger
Project, authorized execution of a Performance Agreement with the Industrial Development
Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia, ("IDA"), and the Kroger Co., and appropriated the
sum of $1 ,780,000 to pay for the County's and the IDA's performance obligations under
the Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, by Resolution #031197-4, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County approved the Option to Purchase Agreement dated March 3, 1997, with Koppers
Industries, Inc., for 0.17 acres of proposed right of way and 0.15 acres of grading, slope
and construction easements on the west side of the private portion of Garman Road, being
further shown on the Roanoke County land records as Tax Map Number 55.03-2-11 ("the
Property"); and,
WHEREAS, under the terms of said agreement, the purchase price for the
Property is $2,800 and the option must be exercised on or before July 31, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement provides for settlement within 30 days of the
notice of exercise of the Option; and,
WHEREAS, the property is necessary for construction of a cul-de-sac at the
terminus of the improved Garman Road, and the funds are available in the Kroger Project
account as appropriated by the Board on January 28, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, as construction plans have progressed, it has been determined
that revisions to the" the Property" are necessary in order to comply with the requirements
of the Virginia Department of Transportation for acceptance of the improved Garman Road
into the state secondary road system; and,
WHEREAS, by Amendment to Option to Purchase Agreement dated June
19, 1997, Koppers Industries, Inc. agreed to the changes in the proposed right-of-way and
easements to be acquired in connection to the road improvement project at no additional
cost to the County; and,
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this
ordinance was held on June 24, 1997; the second reading was held on July 8, 1997.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
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1. That the Amendment to Option to Purchase Agreement dated June
19, 1997, between Koppers Industries, Inc., Grantor, and the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, Grantee, and the terms and conditions provided for in said
agreement, is hereby approved and the execution of said agreement by the County
Administrator is hereby authorized and ratified.
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to exercise the
option to purchase from Koppers Industries, Inc. the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of land, together with any improvements thereon,
rights incident thereto, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in
the Catawba Magisterial District of the County of Roanoke, Virginia,
containing 0.226 acre, more or less, and being shown and designated as
"FUTURE AREA TO BE DEDICATED FOR GARMAN ROAD RIGHT-OF-
WAY" upon the 'Plat Showing New 20' Sanitary Sewer Easements Being
Dedicated To The County of Roanoke, Virginia, By Koppers Industries, Inc.
and Showing A Future Portion of Property To Be Dedicated For The Right-
Of-Way Of Garman Road', dated June 5, 1997, prepared by Lumsden
Associates, P.C., Engineers-Surveyors-Planners, a copy ofwhich is attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
This being a portion of the same real estate conveyed unto Koppers
Industries, Inc., by deed dated December 29, 1988, from Koppers Company,
Inc., recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County,
Virginia, in Deed Book 1298, page 1003.
TOGETHER WITH the perpetual RIGHTS and EASEMENTS, twenty feet
(20') in width, to construct, install, improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain,
remove, monitor, repair or replace a sanitary sewer line or lines, system, or
facilities, and related improvements, together with the right of ingress and
egress thereto from a public road, upon, over, under, and across a tract or
parcel of land belonging to the Grantor, acquired by deed dated December
29, 1988, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 1298,
page 1003, and designated on the Roanoke County Land Records as Tax
Map No. 55.03-2-9, No. 55.03-2-6, and No. 55.03-2-11. The location of said
easements are shown and designated as "NEW SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT "A'"' and "NEW 20' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT "B"" upon
the 'Plat Showing New 20' Sanitary Sewer Easements Being Dedicated To
The County of Roanoke, Virginia, By Koppers Industries, Inc. and Showing
A Future Portion of Property To Be Dedicated For The Right-Of-Way Of
Garman Road', dated June 5,1997, prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C.,
Engineers-Surveyors-Planners, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein; and,
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I Ul;;t: I Ht:K WI I H temporary construction easements of an additional ten
feet (10') on each side of the permanent easements hereinabove described
for use as a temporary work space and to allow for necessary grading during
any phase of construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of the sanitary
sewer facilities or related improvements.
3. That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrators are
hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the exercise of the option and
acquisition of the property which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
4. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its
adoption.
AYES:
NAYS:
On motion of Supervisor Harrison and the following recorded vote:
Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
None
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1.. Ordinance rezonina 17.5 acres from R-3 to C-2 with conditions
and obtain a Special Use Permit with conditions to construct a
home for adults. located east of Airport Road. north of the
terminus of Woodbury Street. Hollins Magisterial District. uoon
the petition of Shenandoah Homes Retirement Villages.
(CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10.1997 AND JUNE 24.1997) (Terry
Harrinaton. Director of Plannina & Zoning)
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Mr. Mahoney advised that this petition was continued from June 10, 1997 to
June 24, 1997, and then to July 8, 1997, so that several issues could be addressed.
Shenandoah Homes has added a condition to the ordinance that identifies portions of the
project which are taxable, and those that could be designated as tax exempt would be
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subject to the 20% service charge. The total taxes and service charges generated from
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the project will be $75,590. Shenandoah Homes will also need to petition the Board of
Supervisors for adoption of a resolution supporting its request to the General Assembly
to designate the portion of the project exempt from taxation. The service charge should
take affect on January 1, 1999.
Supervisor Johnson questioned the enforceability of a letter from Reverend
Burgher stating that they would not evict or bring legal action against a resident for
nonpayment of rent and suggested that it not be a condition in the ordinance. Ed Natt,
attomey for the petitioner, also expressed concem about this being included in the Special
Use Permit conditions.
Malcolm Jamison, 5715 Santa Anita Terrace, asked for clarification regarding
the buffer zone. Supervisor Johnson responded that it had been increased from 25 feet
to 35 feet. Mr. Jamison also commended the Board for their careful watch on taxpayer
dollars.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance and approve the Special
Use Permit with the elimination of 4 (G) as a special use condition, and instead including
the language as a "whereas" clause. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 070897-3 TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
A 17.5-ACRE TRACT OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED EAST OF AIRPORT
ROAD NORTH OF THE TERMINUS OF WOODBURY STREET (TAX MAP
NO. 38.14-1-5) IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF R-3 TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
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OF C-2 WITH CONDITIONS AND TO GRANT A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
WITH CONDITIONS TO CONSTRUCT A HOME FOR ADULTS, UPON THE
APPLICATION OF SHENANDOAH HOMES RETIREMENT VILLAGE, INC.
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WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 25, 1997,
and the second reading and public hearing were held April 22, 1997; and
WHEREAS, this matter was reconsidered by the Board of Supervisors on
May 13, 1997, and a public hearing and reconsidered second reading of this ordinance
were held on June 10, 1997; June 24, 1997; and July 8, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing
on this matter on April 1, 1997; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required
by law; and,
WHEREAS, a letter from Ottis L. Burgher dated 6/17/97 reciting the
Shenandoah Homes Retirement Village Mission Statement regarding "providing housing
and health care options for the elderly of all race, creeds, and financial positions"; and
stating that it is the policy of the Church of God (to which the Petitioner is affiliated) to help
any resident experiencing financial reversals, and further stating that it would not evict or
bring legal action against a resident for nonpayment of rent is attached to this ordinance
as Exhibit 3.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate
containing 17.5 acres and located east of Airport Road north of the terminus of Woodbury
Street, designated as Tax Map Number 38.14-1-5, in the Hollins Magisterial District, is
hereby changed from the zoning classification of R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential District, to the zoning classification of C-2, General Commercial District.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Shenandoah Homes
Retirement Villages, Inc.
3. That the owner of the property has voluntarily proffered in writing the
following conditions which the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby
accepts:
(A) Development of the property shall be generally in accord with
the conceptual site plan entitled "The Village at Shenandoah" prepared by E. T. Boggess
and dated 6/9/97. The conceptual site plan indicates the phased construction of the
project and Exhibit (1) sets out the time line projections for each phase. Minor revisions
to the concept plan shall be allowed to accommodate zoning compliance and storm water
management needs, provided such changes do not fundamentally change site circulation,
or the overall development concept that is depicted on the concept plan.
(B) Public vehicle access to the property shall be limited to only the
Airport Road access as shown on the conceptual site plan; which public access will be
constructed during Phase 1 of "the development. Restricted emergency vehicle access
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shall be provided from either Woodbury Street or through the existing Shenandoah Homes
property.
(C) Storm water runoff from the site shall not be directed toward
Santa Anita Terrace or Sierra Drive. No storm water from the site shall be directed such
that it ultimately discharges into the existing detention area at the intersection of Sierra
Drive and Fenwick Drive. All storm water runoff from the site shall be discharged into an
adequate receiving channel.
(D) The Petitioner, its successors and assigt1s, shall dedicate
sufficient land to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for the purpose of
construction "T-turn-arounds' at the terminus of Sanita Anita Terrace and Sierra Drive, and
the construction cost thereof shall be borne entirely by Roanoke County. The land to be
dedicated shall be limited to that property within the 35' buffer yard required by Section 30-
92-4 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance in existence on the date of the adoption
of this Ordinance. The County shall not require the dedication of any additional land other
than that contained within the 35' buffer yard as set out by said Section. Should any land
be dedicated pursuant to this Proffer, the Petitioner shall not be required to provide any
additional buffer yard. This dedication shall occur no later than the application for a land
disturbing permit for the property.
4. That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to construct
a home for adults located east of Airport Road north of the terminus of Woodbury Street
(Tax Map No. 38.14-1-5) in the Hollins Magisterial District is substantially in accord with
the general purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the public by
encouraging economic development and enlarging the tax base, and substantially in
accord with the adopted 1985 Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.1-
456 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby
approved with the following conditions related to the design, scale, use and operation:
(A) Development of the property shall be generally in accord with
the conceptual site plan entitled "The Village at Shenandoah" prepared by E. T. Boggess
and dated 6/9/97. The conceptual site plan indicates the phased construction of the
project and Exhibit (1) sets out the time line projections for each phase. Minor revisions
to the concept plan shall be allowed to accommodate zoning compliance and storm water
management needs, provided such changes do not fundamentally change site circulation,
or the overall development concept that is depicted on the concept plan.
(B) Storm water runoff from the site shall not be directed teward
Santa Anita Terrace or Sierra Drive. No storm water from the site shall be directed such
that it ultimately discharges into the existing detention area at the intersection of Sierra
Drive and Fenwick Drive. All storm water runoff from the site shall be discharged into an
adequate receiving channel.
(C) Architectural styles of the proposed assisted living units,
independent living units and Galleria shall be as generally depicted in the submitted plans,
elevations and renderings dated 1217/96.
(D) Public vehicle access shall be prohibited to Woodbury Street,
Hearthstone Road, Darby Road, Abney Road, Sierra Drive, and Santa Anita Terrace.
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KeStrlctea emergency venlCle access snail De reqUlrea and allowed trom eltner WOOdbUry
Street or through the existing Shenandoah Homes property.
(E) A fire suppression system shall be installed in all residential
units. The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with providing the
adequate fire flows required for this fire suppression system.
(F) The property owner shall pay real estate taxes on that area of
the property designated on the conceptual site plan as Independent Living (9.75 acres)
and that area of the project identified as Congregate Care Facilities (1.75 acres). The area
of the project designated as Assisted Living (6 acres) shall be tax exempt with the
provision that the property owner shall pay a service charge in lieu of taxes on said portion
of the project at the rate of 20%; except retail areas in Galleria, which area shall be taxed
at 100% of the value of the prorata share of space utilized by the retail business. Payment
of said service charge in lieu of taxes shall be conditioned upon the adoption of a
resolution by the Board of Supervisors and the enactment of legislation of the General
Assembly to provide for such pursuant to Section 30-19.04. (See Exhibit 2 - Total
Estimated Real Estate Tax Generated by the Project.)
5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning Administrator is
directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification
authorized by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance as amended and
approve the Special Use Permit by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
None
RESOLUTION 070897-4 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K CONSENT AGENDA
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for July
8, 1997 designated as Item K - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 2, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes - May 27, 1997 and June 10, 1997
2. Request from Schools for acceptance and appropriation of Tech Prep
Continuation Grant Application for $75,000.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where
required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any
such item pursuant to this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Harrison: (1) He announced that there were citizens from
Mountclair Estates present who wished to speak about the flooding in their neighborhood.
(2) He announced that the north transmission water lines are moving along according to
Utility Director Gary Robertson.
Supervisor Nickens: (1) He advised that he was absent at the last meeting
and asked if any action had been take to participate in the Chamber of Commerce
publication. Chairman Johnson responded that the County would not participate. (2) He
expressed concern about youth who are still students, but not eligible to participate in
youth sports because they turn 18 after October 1, the cutoff date for participation. He was
aware of at least 16 students affected by this policy. He asked for concurrence from the
Board for Parks and Recreation Director Pete Haislip to review the policy and take to the
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Recreation Club Presidents' Committee a request to consider allowing any rising senior
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to participate in youth sports who previously participated. Supervisor Eddy suggested that
Parks and Recreation provide a report to the Board on the advantages and disadvantages
of changing the policy. Supervisor Nickens responded that soccer practice begins August
1 and that waiting for a report would exclude these rising seniors. He suggested allowing
them to play now and that the Presidents' Committee review the entire age policy.
Supervisor Eddy: (1) He asked whether the citizens present to talk about
stormwater were planning to speak at the Work Session. Chairman Johnson advised that
they would speak under Citizens Comments. (2) He announced that the Dedication
Ceremony for the Garst Mill Greenway would be Saturday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. and
invited everyone to attend.
Supervisor Minnix: He announced that his appointee, Guy Byrd, had
resigned from the Industrial Development Authority because he plans to run for office in
Roanoke City. The Economic Development staff has recommended Neil A. Gallagher. He
asked the Clerk to forward the resume to the other Board members, and asked for any
other recommendations for appointment.
Supervisor Johnson: He announced that there a joint meeting with the
Roanoke City Council was held on Monday, July 7, 1997. He has received reports on
several projects including the Regional Airport. He asked for some publicity on the
government access TV channel about all the new projects going on at the airport.
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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I ne fOllOWing citizens spoke about flooding In tnelr nelgnbornood and that
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this was the third major flood they had experienced since living in Mountclair Estates.
They asked the Board for temporary assistance until the Peters Creek Stormwater
Management Project is complete:
1.. Nancv Kendrick. 2831 Embassv Drive N. W.
2.. Dan Spangler. 2734 Embassv Drive. NW.
~ Gene Tuttle. 5551 Ambassador Drive
Chairman Johnson asked staff to go out in the area and see if there is a
temporary solution.
INRE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Nickens moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
1... General Fund Unappropriated Balance.
2.. Capital Fund Unapprooriated Balance.
~ Board Contingency Fund.
~ Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability oer Investments and
Portfolio Policv as of May 31.1997.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 4:50 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to go into Executive Session
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following the work session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (7)
consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual litigation, Ohio State Cellular vs. Board
of Supervisors; 2.1-344 A (7) consultation with legal counsel pertaining to probable
litigation, Belle Grove Development Corporation's appeal; 2.1-344 A (3) acquisition of real
estate for public school purposes. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
WORK SESSION
1... Stormwater Management Facilities
The work session was held from 4:50 p.m. until 5:35 p.m. It was presented
by Arnold Covey, Director of Engineering and Inspections; George Simpson, Assistant
Director of Engineering & Inspections; Wayne Strickland (Fifth Planning District
Commission), Tim Lormand (Dewberry & Davis), and Fernando Pasquel (CHM2 Hill).
The Board was updated on the Stormwater Management Plan and were
advised that the following had been accomplished: (1) completed detailed study of 16
priority watersheds; (2) identified and developed costs for 120 projects that will solve
flooding and erosion problems; (3) formed a Citizens Advisory Committee; and (4)
developed master plans for each watershed that will minimize future problems. The
Technical Advisory Committee has completed the initial steps towards implementation,
including identifying and evaluating funding options. There were four funding options
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offered: (1) Implement a stormwater utility; (2) long-term borrowing; (3) user tees and
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taxes and (4) developer-related charges. The group explained how a Stormwater Utility
would operate. The total project is now estimated to cost $61 million.
INRE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Supervisors went into Executive Session as previously moved
from 5:35 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
N RE:
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS PHASE
I SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
The work session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:40 p.m.
The School Board requested funding of $58.1 million for Phase I projects.
Diane Hyatt, Finance Director, presented a schedule of the maximum affordable new debt
service of $47.7 million that could be assumed by the County.
Supervisor Nickens indicated that he felt this issue should be taken to the
voters in referendum. School Board Chairman Mike Stovall responded that the School
Board supported Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) bonds instead of a bond
referendum. He also suggested holding two town meetings in each district to inform the
citizens.
Supervisor Johnson advised that he felt that the projects could be funded
within the existing tax rates and revenues if the School Board reduced the construction
projects to $47.7 million. Supervisors Eddy explained that he supported use of VPSA and
Literary Loans to fund the projects and Supervisors Harrison and Minnix indicated that they
did not support a bond referendum.
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Following additional discussion, the Board of Supervisors requested that the
School Board bring back a report with projects totaling under $48 million, and to include
in the report estimated operating costs for informational purposes only.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:40 p.m. the Board of Supervisors returned to Executive Session to
discuss those items included in the previous motion.
INRE:
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 8:10 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to return to open session, that the
Executive Session was held from 5:35 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. until 8:10 p.m., and
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to adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 070897-5 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE MEETING WAS HELD
IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has
convened an executive meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and
in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification
by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such executive meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each members knowledge:
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I. Only public business matters lawfUlly exempted flum upen IlIet:íling
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting which this
certification resolution applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:11 p.m., Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by,
Approved by,
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Mary H. Allen, CMC
Clerk to the Board