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January 11 2000
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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
January 11, 2000
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 January 2000.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McNamara called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Joseph McNamara, Vice Chairman H. Odell "Fuzzy"
Minnix, Supervisors Joseph B. "Butch" Church, Bob L.
Johnson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Supervisor Harry C. Nickens
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney,
County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk to the Board; John M.
Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator, Don C. Myers,
Assistant County Administrator, Anne Marie Green,
Community Relations
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by John M. Chambliss, Jr. Assistant County
Administrator. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
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AGENDA ITEMS
Supervisor McNamara requested the addition of Item 3 under New Business,
Change of meeting date in February from February 22 to February 29.
INRE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
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Resolution of Appreciation to Bob L Johnson for his service as
Chair of the 1999 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
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Chairman McNamara presented the resolution, a gift certificate and a brass
Roanoke County paperweight to former Chairman Johnson,
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
. NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 011100-1 OF APPRECIATION TO BOB L. JOHNSON FOR
HIS SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN
1999
WHEREAS, Bob L. Johnson served as Chairman of the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors during 1999; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Johnson's term as Chairman, the County achieved
a variety of accomplishments, including:
. Negotiation of a joint water use contract with the City of Roanoke,
enabling the governments to tie the two water systems together for
the benefit of all Valley citizens
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Creation of the Regional Juvenile Detention Commission, bringing
together funding from local governments and the state to begin
construction of improvements and upgrades to the Coyner Springs
Juvenile Detention Facility
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Adoption of an updated and far reaching Community Plan to assist in
achieving the goals of protecting the environment and quality of life for
the citizens of the County
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Opening of the first inte~urisdictional greenway in the Roanoke Valley
at Hanging Rock, created through a partnership with the City of Salem
and the Hanging Rock Battlefield Association
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Groundbreaking for the first regional fire training facility in the Valley,
located at the County's Kessler Mill Road facility, which will serve not
only the Valley jurisdictions, but training needs for all of Southwest
Virginia
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Completion of the preliminary engineering concept plan for site
development of a 457 acre tract in West County known as the
Roanoke County Center for Research and Technology, which will
become a premier technology park.
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Moved forward on other economic development projects including
the Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive Center, McDonald Farm,
Advance Auto Parts, Dragon Chemical, Salem Vent, and Lincra, USA
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson worked diligently during his term to represent all the
citizens of Roanoke County and to promote regional projects which would benefit all the
residents of the Roanoke Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby extend its deepest appreciation to Bob L. Johnson
for his service as Chairman during 1999 and for his belief in democracy and participation
by citizens in local government.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
2.
Introduction of Dr Linda Weber, new School Superintendent.
(Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator)
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Linda Weber.
3.
Recognition of Timothy Gubalar Economic Development Director
for his service to the County of Roanoke
Chairman McNamara recognized Mr. Gubala who has resigned, and moving
to the Tidewater area. He presented him with a Certificate of Recognition highlighting his
achievements during his employment with Roanoke County.
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4.
Introduction of David R, Porter, new Economic Development
Director, (Elmer C Hodge, County Administrator)
Mr. Hodge introduced the new Director of Economic Development, David
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Porter.
INRE:
BRIEFINGS
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Briefing from Total Action Against Poverty and presentation of
1998-99 Annual Report (Ellen L Brown, TAP)
Ms. Brown presented the economic impact report from Total Action Against
Poverty (TAP) for the County of Roanoke and the 1998/1999 Annual Report. She advised
that the estimated local economic activity in Roanoke County was $2,705,076, that the
total estimated savings in public expenditures realized by TAP's activities in Roanoke
County was $1,486,420, for a total economic impact of $4,191,496. She presented details
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;, J Vdl iuu:. l;dh:;yull~" tllat ~xplélll1ed the economic Impact. ~ne also reported that I Af-' has
resolved the problems with funding for the Transitional Living Center.
iN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approval of 2000 Board of Supervisors appointments to
Committees, Commissions and Boards (Mary H Allen, Clerk to
the Board)
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Ms. Allen reported that each year, the Board has the opportunity to make
modifications to the appointment of Board members to various committees, commissions
and boards. This year, the Board must fill the vacancies created by former Supervisor
Fenton Harrison. She also added the Fifth Planning District Commission Regional Water
Supply Policy Committee to the Committee List.
Supervisor Johnson noted that the Joint School Advisory Committee had not
been active and recommended that the committee be disbanded. Supervisor McNamara
advised that the Fifth Planning District Commission had changed its name to the Roanoke
Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission.
Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the Board appointments with the
following changes: (1) Supervisor Church will fill all appointments vacated by former
Supervisor Harrison; (2) Supervisor Minnix added the Lewis-Gale Bio-ethics Committee to
his appointments; (3) the Joint School Construction Advisory Committee is to be
disbanded; (4) Supervisor Church was appointed to the Regional Water Supply Policy
Committee; and (5) the Fifth Planning District Commission's name should be changed to
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recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
2.
Request to adopt resolution supporting additional state funding
for land conservation in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Elmer
C Hodge, County Administrator)
v.
R-011100-3
Mr. Hodge reported that this resolution of support has been requested by the
Preservation Alliance of Virginia and the Western Virginia Land Trust. He offered to get
additional information on the request before the Board approves the resolution, or the
Board could add it to their legislative requests.
George Kegley, a board member of both organizations, spoke in support of
the resolution, explaining that the state is losing natural resources, farm land, and open
spaces, all of which diminishes the quality of life.
Supervisor McNamara explained that he felt the County should change their
ordinance when possible to protect the mountains.
Supervisor Johnson noted that
Roanoke County has the only viewshed protection ordinance in the state.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
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AyES.
Supervisors Jonnson, MinniX, Cnurcn
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Supervisor McNamara
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 011100-3 SUPPORTING
ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING FOR LAND
CONSERVATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, THE Commonwealth of Virginia's lands are rich in scenic,
natural, agricultural, forest and recreational resources, and is rapidly losing these
irreplaceable resources to competing land uses, and
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke desires to protect the Commonwealth's
farm and forest resources base, its open space, its natural resources, including its drinking
water Supply watershed and natural habitats and historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke lost 3.493 acres of its productive
farmland declining from 20,271 acres in 1987 down to 16.778 acres in 1997, according to
an Agricultural Census; and
WHEREAS, conserving these resources is critical to Virginia's economy and
the health and well-being of her citizens; and
WHEREAS, Virginia currently does not have a stable and adequate source
of funds to secure long-term conservation and protection of theses lands and resources;
and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation, the appropriate
mechanism for receiving and expending funds for land conservation, is empowered to
provide matching funds to localities to assist in purchase of conservation easements and
other land conservation needs; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia supports additional funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia
to carry out the mission of the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors endorses efforts
taken by the Governor and the General Assembly to increase funding for conservation
purposes in the year 2000.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church
NAYS: Supervisor McNamara
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
3.
Request to change meeting date in February from February 22 to
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Chairman McNamara requested that the second February meeting date be
changed from February 22 to February 29 because he will be out of town. This will still
allow two weeks between the February 29 and March 14 meeting.
Supervisor McNamara moved to change the meeting date. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
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IN RE:
FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES
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First reading of ordinance to vacate an undeveloped portion of
the 40 foot wide Oak Street right-of-way located between
Highland Road and Eastland Road in the Vinton Magisterial
District upon the petition of Michael and Linda Clingenpeel and
Dennis and Maxine Musselman
(Terry Harrington, County
Planner)
Mr. Harrington reported that Michael and Linda Clingenpeel and Dennis and
Maxine Musselman have requested that a 920 foot long, 40 foot wide unimproved public
right-of-way known as Oak Street be vacated to be combined with the adjacent properties
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owned by them and a third adjacent property, controlled by the estate of R. S. Milton.
Staff has reviewed the request and supports the vacation of the right-of-way if it is
reserved for public use as a public utility easement.
There was no discussion and no citizens to speak. Supervisor McNamara
moved to approve first reading and set the second reading and public hearing for January
25, 2000. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
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First reading-2lordinance to vacate an undeveloped. portion of
the~ot wide Goff Road right-of-way located at_Jhe
intersection of Enon Drive in North County in the Hollins
Magisterial District upon the petition of Alva and Myrtle Pullen
and Margaret Camper, (Terry Harrington, County Planner)
Mr. Harrington reported that the petitioners have requested that a 250 foot
long, 50 foot wide unimproved public right-of-way known as Goff Road be vacated. If
vacated, the right-of-way will be combined with the adjacent properties owned by the
petitioners. Staff has reviewed the request and believes it is appropriate to vacate, if it is
reserved for public use as easements for utility, water and sewer, and greenway
easements.
Supervisor Johnson suggested that staff refer the ordinance to Economic
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and schedule the second reading and public hearing for January 25, 2000. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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Second reading of ordinance extending the current franchise
agreement with Adelphia (Salem) Cable for 90 days and request
for appointment to negotiating committee to negotiate a new
agreement
(Joseph B
Obenshain, Sr
Assistant County
Attorney)
0-011100-5
Mr. Mahoney reported that on September 28,1999, the Board appointed a
negotiating team to work with the County Attorney's Office and the City of Salem to reach
a new franchise agreement. The negotiating team has met to discuss these issues but
neither the City of Salem nor Roanoke County has reached final agreement with Adelphia.
The current agreement with the previous extension is set to expire on January 2, 2000 and
an extension must be approved so that negotiations can be successfully completed. Staff
recommends that the Board adopt the ordinance extending the current franchise
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agreement by ninety days and reappoint a negotiating committee composed of Supervisors
Nickens and Church, Jane James, Anne Marie Green and James Dickey.
Supervisor Church
moved to adopt the ordinance and appoint the
negotiating committee. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
ORDINANCE 011100-5 EXTENDING THE
FRANCHISE OF BLACKSBURG/SALEM
CABLEVISION . INC. D/B/A SALEM CABLE TV
TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM
IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR A PERIOD OF 90
DAYS
WHEREAS, Blacksburg/Salern Cablevision, d/b/a Salem Cable TV, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Adelphia Communications Corporation, currently holds a franchise
granted by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to operate a cable
television system within portions of Roanoke County which franchise expired on October
4, 1999, and was extended for a period of ninety (90) days by action of the Board of
Supervisors on September 28, ,1999; and
WHEREAS, negotiations are currently underway between Blacksburg/Salem
Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, and the County of Roanoke for the renewal of this
franchise agreement, which negotiations may not be concluded sufficiently prior to such
date to permit adoption of a new franchise agreement by the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Roanoke prior to the expiration of the current franchise agreement on or
about January 2, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, is
prohibited by federal law from operating a cable television system within any jurisdiction
without a franchise agreement or extension as defined by federal law; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 21,
1999, and the second reading of this ordinance was held on January 11, 2000.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That in order to permit Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a
Salem Cable TV, to continue to operate a cable television franchise within the territorial
limits of Roanoke County, Virginia, after January 2, 2000, and to prevent any interruption
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Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, for the operation of a cable television
system within Roanoke County, Virginia, is hereby extended for a period of ninety (90)
days beginning at 12:00, midnight, on January 2, 2000, under the same terms and
conditions as contained in the existing franchise agreement originally granted by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to Booth American Company, d/b/a
Salem Cable TV, in October, 1994, and subsequently transferred to Blacksburg/Salem
Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, as of April, 1997.
2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
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Second reading of ordinance to authorize acquisition of sanitary
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sewer easement on property owned by Jorge E
Parrott in
connection with the sanitary sewer prQject for the Roanoke
County Center for Research and Technology. (Gary Robertson,
Utility Director)
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Mr. Robertson advised that there have been no changes since the first
reading of the ordinance. There was no discussion and no citizens present to speak.
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
ORDINANCE 011100-6 AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A SANITARY SEWER
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EASEMENT FROM JORGE E. PARROTT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT FOR THE ROANOKE COUNTY
CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS, in connection with the development of the Roanoke County
Center for Research and Technology, it is necessary to acquire an easement to provide
a sanitary sewer system to the site; and,
WHEREAS, Jorge E. Parrott is the owner of a 6.78-acre parcel of land along
U. S. Route 11/460, designated on the Roanoke County Land Records as Tax Map No.
64.02-2-12; and,
WHEREAS, a permanent sanitary sewer easement is required across the
Parrott property for this project; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated with the property owner for the acquisition
of said easement and the owner has agreed to accept the sum of $150.00 for the
necessary easement; and,
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition of real estate be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance
was held on December 21, 1999, and the second reading was held on January 11, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as 'follows:
1. That the acquisition and acceptance of a permanent sanitary sewer
easement, twenty feet (20') in width, and consisting of 1,273 square feet, along LJ. S. Route
11/460 in the Catawba Magisterial District, across the property of Jorge E. Parrott,
designated on the Roanoke County Land Records as Tax Map No. 64.02-2-12, for the sum
of $150.00 is hereby authorized and approved,
2. That the funds for this acquisition and related costs shall be paid out
of the funds previously appropriated to this project in the Capital Improvement Fund.
3, That the County Administrator or an Assistant County Administrator
is authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County in this matter as may be necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this property,
all of 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.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote: '
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
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Hanging Rock Battlefield "lid Rdilwdl P,lIAl>I.ation rOllndl'ltlon
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Mr. Hodge recommended appointment of Parks and Recreation Director Pete
Haislip to serve the unexpired three-year term of Timothy Gubala. The term will expire
October 25, 2000.
2.
Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Supervisor Johnson nominated William Todd Ross to another four-year term
expiring December 31, 2003 and moved that he be appointed at this meeting. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
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NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
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3.
Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
Supervisor McNamara nominated Economic Development David Porter to
fill the unexpired three-year term of Timothy Gubala. The term will expire June 30, 2000.
4.
Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority
Mr. Hodge recommended that Economic Development Director David Porter
fill the unexpired four-year term of Timothy Gubala. The term will expire September 24,
2002.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
R-011100-8
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the Consent resolution. The motion
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carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
as follows:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
None
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 011100-8 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
1. that the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors
for January 11, 2000, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved
and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 13, inclusive, as follows:
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1.
Donation of storm drainage easement on property owned by Elizabeth
Barber in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District.
2.
Request for acceptance of Harmon Circle, Slusser Lane and a portion
of Stokes Drive into the Virginia Department of Transportation
Secondary System.
3.
Resolution of Appreciation upon the retirement of Merry S. McKissick.
4.
Request from Schools for acceptance of $141,091 Title VI B Flow
through grant funds for children with disabilities.
5.
Request from Schools for acceptance of $2,494 Refugee Children
School Impact Grant.
Request from Schools for acceptance of $4,047 grant funds for
preschool children,
6.
7.
Request from Schools for acceptance of $836.71 grant funds for
Goals 2000: Educate America, for inservice training.
8.
Request from Schools for acceptance of $32,834.34 grant funds for
Goals 2000: Educate America, for purchasing instructional computers.
Request from Schools for acceptance of $89,014.80 Universal
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Service rund Grant for purchase of technuluyy ~qulp[[ ~1I1.
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Request from Schools for appropriation of $9,976.29 for the dual
enrollment program.
11.
Request from Sheriffs Office to accept a $12,700 federal grant
approved under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998.
12.
Request for acceptance of the remaining portion of Bloomfield
Avenue into the Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary
System.
13.
Ratification of amended performance agreement to expand Advance
Store headquarters.
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.
~r On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
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RESOLUTIONJl111OOdLh REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF (HARMON
CIRCLE, SLUSSER LANE AND A PORTION OF STOKES DRIVE) INTO
THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY
SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(a),
fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by
the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by
the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add the streets described on the attached Additions Form
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SR-5(A) to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision S1œel Requirements and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted
right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Recorded Vote
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Supervisor Johnson
None Required
Supervisor.s..Joonson, Minnix
None
S.u,QelYisorJllickens.
Church McNamara
RESOLUTION 011199-8.c EXPRESSING THE
APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON
THE RETIREMENT OF MERRY S. MCKISSICK,
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Merry S, McKissick was first employed by Roanoke County on
September 17, 1979 in the Sheriffs Office as a Clerk-Typist II; and worked as an
Administrative Secretary for the late Sheriff O. S. Foster, and Sheriff Michael Kavanaugh;
and later served as secretary in the Roanoke County Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Ms. McKissick again joined the Roanoke County Sheriffs Office
on April 27, 1992, and served as Administrative Secretary for Sheriff Gerald S. Holt; and
WHEREAS, during Ms. McKissick's service with the Sheriffs Office, she
completed an Associate's Degree from Virginia Western Community College and achieved
the designation of Certified Professional Secretary; and
WHEREAS, Ms. McKissick retired on May 1, 1999, as an Office Support
Specialist in the General Services Department, after more than nineteen years of service
to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Ms, McKissick, through her employment with Roanoke County,
has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens
of Roanoke County to MERRY S, MCKISSICK for over nineteen years of capable, loyal
and dedicated service to Roanoke County.
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a
happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
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fOllOWing recoraea vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 011100-81 REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF THE
REMAINING PORTION OF BLOOMFIELD AVENUE INTO THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(a),
fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by
the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
8; WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have
entered into an agreement on March 9, 1999, for comprehensive stormwater detention
which applies to this request for addition,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add the streets described on the attached Additions Form
SR-5(A) to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted
right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Recorded Vote
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Supervisor Johnson
None Required
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix
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Supervisor Nickens
Church McNamara
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REPORTS
Supervisor Minnix moved to receive and file after discussion of Item 5. The
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motion carried by unanimous voice vote with Supervisor Nickens absent.
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General Fund Unappropriated Balance
Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
3.
4.
Board Contingency Fund
Future School Capital Reserve
5.
Information on award ~L\lalue Engineering Contract for New
South County High School
Supervisor Johnson asked for an update on the school construction projects.
Chairman McNamara responded that he wiil request a report from the schools.
.6.
Statement of the TreasureÒi AccolJntabilityper Investments and
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IN RE:
REPORTS 'AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Johnson' (1) He announced that he read in the newspaper that
Randy Smith was retiring as City Manager for City of Salem, and suggested that he be
invited to a future meeting to be recognized with a resolution of appreciation. (2) He
advised that he would like to know from the School Board what is being recommended on
the Glenvar project. Chairman McNamara responded that he will write a letter requesting
more information on the project.
Supervisor Minnix: He commended the staff and Library Director Spencer
Watts on the "Tons of Fun" Year 2000 celebration at Tanglewood Mall and suggested that
another event be held in the fall.
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Supervisor Church: (I) rt~ Gurlllll~llded CUlIlIIIUllily D~vdu JIIlt::lIl Di't::dul
Arnold Covey and the staff for their work on the North Lakes cul-de-sac. (2) He advised
that he has received phone calls from residents near Daugherty Road expressing concerns
about the safety of children attending school at Glenvar because of R&L Carriers. Mr,
Covey updated the Board on the road improvements and advised that VDOT had moved
onto the site. (2) He asked Mr, Mahoney for update on the Dantzler horse stable situation.
Mr. Mahoney responded that an injunction had been filed against the stable because of the
problems and the Dantzlers have filed a response. He will meet with the Dantzlers to try
and alleviate the situation, or the County will go to court. (3) He thanked the citizens of
the Catawba District for their confidence in him.
Supervisor McNamara' (1) He congratulated Virginia Tech for their showing
at the Sugar Bowl and expressed pride in the team. (2) He welcomed Supervisor Church
to the Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Director David Porter to the
County staff. (3) He announced that the joint retreat scheduled with the School Board will
refine the vision and mission of the County and create actions to support the vision. He
also advised that there will be a dinner following the retreat at no expense to the taxpayers.
IN RE:
RECESS
Chairman McNamara declared a recess at 4:15 p.m.
IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS (4TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)
1..
Work Session
to discuss
proposed
Cluster Housing
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Terry Harrington, County
January 11, 2000
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Planner)
The Work Session was held from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Planning
Commission members present were Kyle Robinson, Donald Witt, Todd Ross, and AI
Thomason. Member Martha Hooker was absent.
Mr. Harrington reported that the Board deferred action on this ordinance in
November and directed the staff and Planning Commission to reevaluate the ordinance
with respect to standards for density, and private roads. Mr. Harrington recommended that
the Board and Planning Commission look at the broad objectives of the ordinance to reach
agreement.
Planning Commission Chairman Robinson explained that the Commission
would like to hear the concerns of the Board regarding the proposed ordinance. Chairman
McNamara explained that two of the Board's concerns was that the 500 foot requirement
to a public road was too far, and that the density of eight units per acre was too deep. Mr.
Witt indicated that they wanted to use the ordinance as an instrument for hillside and
ridgeline protection, which was a priority in the County's visioning process to maintain the
visual beauty of the County. Supervisor Johnson indicated his concerns were the use of
private roads, the approval process and the density.
There was a general discussion on the three issues of concern by the Board
of Supervisors: (1) the use of private roads; (2) the density of 8 units per acre; and (3) the
approval and waiver process. Mr. Robinson indicated that the Planning Commission will
review these concerns at their work session on February 18.
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INk'::
ADJOURI'.iMEN 1
At 5:45 p.m. Chairman McNamara adjourned the meeting to Saturday,
January 22, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hotel Roanoke for the purpose of a planning retreat.
Submitted by,
Approved by,
~y..¡. ~
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board
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~ph McNamara
airman