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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
April 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 April, 2000.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McNamara called the meeting to order at 3:00 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, Harry C. Nickens
None
MEMBERS ABSENT:
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, Anne Marie Green,
Community Relations
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by Mr. Gardner Smith, Director of Purchasing. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
INRE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Hodge asked to postpone until after the Closed Meeting Item E-4,
approval to execute revised and new contracts related to the Advance Auto Parts project.
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Section 2.1-344A (7) legal matter concerning Item E-4; Section 2.1-344A (7) legal matter
concerning contract negotiations - shell building; and Section 2.1-344 A (5) discussion of
economic development prospect where there has been no previous announcement.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
L. Proclamation declaring the week of April 10 -16. 2000 as Public
Safety Telecommunicators Week and recoanizina the Public
Safety Telecommunicators of Roanoke County.
Chairman McNamara presented the proclamation to County Dispatchers
Sharon Reynolds, Sharon Brown, Linda Hogan, Wayne King and Wayne Haynes
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the proclamation. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
R-041100-1
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
1.
Revised Resolution of Appreciation upon the retirement of Walter
Delanev. Sheriff's Office
Chairman McNamara presented the resolution to Mr. Delaney.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
REVISED RESOLUTION 041100-1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF WALTER L. DELANEY, JR., SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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WHEREAS, Walter L. Delaney, Jr., was first employed by Roanoke County
on July 1, 1973 as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriff's Office; and also served the Sheriff's
Office as a Detective, Uniform Patrol Deputy, Court Bailiff, and Civil Process Server; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Delaney was the first black Deputy Sheriff employed by
Roanoke County in the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Delaney retired from Roanoke County on January 1,
2000, as a Deputy Sheriff (Civil Division), after more than twenty-five years of service; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Delaney was highly respected by his co-workers, court
officials and the public for his caring attitude and willingness to go the "extra mile" in all of
his duties; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Delaney maintained an excellent rapport with the youth
of Roanoke County and received many letters of commendation from citizens; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Delaney, through his 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 WALTER L. DELANEY, JR., for more than twenty-five 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 Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
L.
Reauest for approval of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
budaet for the fiscal year 2000-2001. (Diane Hvatt. Finance
Director)
R-041100-2
Ms. Hyatt advised that on March 22, 2000, the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority adopted an operating budget for the year ended June 30, 2001, which must now
be approved by the Charter Member Users. The budget totals $8,000,475 which
represents an increase of 3% from the current budget. The municipal tipping fee will
remain at $51 per ton which is 15% lower than projected in the bond sale feasibility study.
The budget includes a 4% salary increase and does not include any new personnel.
Ms. Hyatt reported that the County will continue to receive a municipality fee
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will receive a fee of $100,000 to compensate for the siting of the Transfer Station. The
County will also receive payment of $45,000 from the RVRA for providing accounting
services.
Supervisor Johnson asked how the costs could remain the same after the
loss of commercial trash. Ms. Hyatt advised that this also reduced costs and personnel
and extended the life of the landfill by 30 years.
Resource Authority Executive Director John Hubbard was present and
advised that the life of the landfill is 100 years. He also advised that the RVRA will contact
the City of Salem one year before their contract expires to see if they are interesting in
joining the Authority. He also responded to questions from Supervisor Nickens that the
reserve fund is now $1.16 million, and it is hoped that these reserves will be enough to
avoid future borrowing.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 041100-2 APPROVING THE ROANOKE VALLEY
RESOURCE AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2001
WHEREAS, Section 5.9 ofthe Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members
Use Agreement provides that the Authority shall prepare and submit its operating budget
for the forthcoming fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors of the County, the City Council
of the City of Roanoke, and the Town Council of the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, by report dated March 22, 2000, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the Clerk of the Board, the Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
has submitted a request that the County approve the budget of the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority for the year ending June 30, 2001.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia that the budget for the year ending June 30, 2001 for the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority as set forth in the March 22, 2000, report of the Authority Chairman,
a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein, is hereby APPROVED, and the County
Administrator and the Clerk are authorized to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf
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of the County, any dot,;ulllelllallon, In l'ùrrn approved by the voumy Attorney, necessary to
evidence said approval.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
1.
Reauest for approval of the Roanoke Reaional Airport
Commission budaet for fiscal year 2000-2001. (Diane Hyatt.
Finance Director)
R-041100-3
Ms. Hyatt advised that the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is required
to submit their budget to the County of Roanoke and City of Roanoke governing bodies
before it can be formally adopted. The 2000-2001 budget shows revenues of $5,866,676
and expenditures of $5,672,061, which reflects that the airport operations are self
supporting. The budget includes a 4% salary increase, and three new positions are
included. Ms. Hyatt explained that the revenues are down because: (1) US Air has
indicated that they may give up some terminal space at the expiration of their lease; (2) In
last year's budget, $100,000 was included as budgeted revenue for building #4 which has
not been leased at this point; and (3) The airport has changed their leasing arrangements
with the FAA for the tower.
Ms. Hyatt reported that the Commission also adopted a proposed capital
expenditure budget program which totals $10,700,000 and will be funded with Federal and
State grant funds and Commission funds.
Jacqueline Shuck, Executive Director, was present, and advised that the
funds from the federal government should double to $2 million, that cargo tonnage is flat
at this time, and that other carriers have indicated they need more space and are interested
in the space being vacated by US Air.
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following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 041100-3 APPROVING THE ROANOKE REGIONAL
AIRPORT COMMISSION BUDGET FOR FY2000-2001, UPON CERTAIN
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Section 24.B of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Act
and Section 17.(a) of the contract between the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, and the
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission provide that the Commission shall prepare and
submit its operating budget for the forthcoming fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors of
the County and City Council of the City; and
WHEREAS, by report dated March 15,2000, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the Clerk to the Board, the Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission has submitted a request that the County approve the FY 2000-2001 budget
of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia that the FY 2000-2001 budget and proposed capital expenditures for the
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission as set forth in the March 15, 2000, report of the
Commission Executive Director, a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein, is
hereby APPROVED, and the County Administrator and the Clerk are authorized to execute
and attest, respectively, on behalf of the County, any documentation, in form approved by
the County Attorney, necessary to evidence said approval.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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Reauest for approval of health insurance proaram for fiscal year
2000-2001. (Diane Hyatt. Finance Director)
A-041100-4
Ms. Hyatt advised that in February 2000, AETNA presented the County with
a renewal proposal which included a 55.2% increase. After repeated attempts to negotiate,
the County was only able to reduce this increase to 50.9%. In January, 2000, the Roanoke
Regional Consortium requested health insurance proposals for the Consortium as a whole
and/or each of its individual members. Through this process, the County received a more
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favoraDie Dla rrom I ngon tSlue ~ross tSlue ::inlela. I nlS Dla wltn a July 1 Implementation
date had a 21.7% increase. Ms. Hyatt described the changes in the plan including: (1)
implementation of a three-tiered drug plan; (2) elimination of the vision benefits; (3) an
increase in the Point of Service Plan co-pay from $15 to $20 for office visits; and (4)
reinstatement of the 10% co-insurance on hospital stays. Ms. Hyatt also described
commitments made by Trigon to the County. With these amendments to the benefits, the
final proposal from Trigon is a 15.8% increase in insurance costs.
Supervisor Church commended the staff for their work on reducing the
healthcare increase.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the health insurance program. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
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Reauest for aPDroval and authorization to execute revised and
new contracts concernina a Community Development Block
Grant related to the Advance Auto Parts proiect. (Joyce Wauah.
Assistant Economic Development Director)
Action was taken following the closed meeting.
IN RE:
FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES
L.
First readina of an ordinance to vacate as public riaht-of-way a
portion of Vallevpark Drive. a portion of the 15 foot Dublic utility
easement and a portion of the 20 foot water line easement as
recorded in Plat Book 12. Paae 33. new tracts 1 D. 1 E. 1 F. 3A. 3B
and 4 A at Vallevpointe in the Hollins Maaisterial District and
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Drive and the 15 foot public utility easement at Valleypointe.
(Arnold Covev. Community Development Director)
Mr. Covey advised that the petitioners, Roanoke County and Liberty Property
Development Corporation, are requesting that the Board vacate as public right-of-way, a
portion of ValleyPark Drive, a portion of the 154 foot public utility easement, and a portion
of the 20 foot water line easement. They are also requesting acceptance of a proposed
public right-of-way for ValleyPark Drive and the 15-foot public utility easement.
There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first
reading and set the second reading and public hearing for April 25, 2000. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
1.
First readina of an ordinance to vacate a sanitary sewer
easement on lots 15A and 22A in Golden View Acres at the
reauest of Phvllis Holton and John Corliss. (Terrv Harrinaton.
Countv Planner)
Mr. Harrington reported that Ms. Phyllis Holton and Mr. John Corliss have
requested that a 15 foot wide sewer easement approximately 90 feet in length be vacated.
Staff has reviewed this request and believes it is appropriate to vacate the easement.
There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first
reading and set the second reading and public hearing for April 25, 2000. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
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IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
L.
Second readina of ordinance authorizina the acauisition of
necessary easements to construct the Montclair Water Line
Extension Project. (Gary Robertson. Utility Director)
0-041100-5
Mr. Robertson advised that the Montclair Water Line Extension will provide
Spring Hollow Water at a higher pressure to the Montclair Subdivision which is currently
supplied by Roanoke City. The project will require acquisitions of four separate easements
crossing three properties. The project cost is $81 ,200, which includes the cost of easement
acquisition.
There was no discussion. Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 041100-5 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
NECESSARY EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY TO CONSTRUCT THE
MONTCLAIR WATER LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, location plans for the Montclair Water Line Extension Project are
being completed and the project will require acquisition of easements across certain
properties; and
WHEREAS, said easements are to be acquired to facilitate any future
construction of the water line project; 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 March 28, 2000; and the second reading was held on April 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 the necessary easements for
the Montclair Water Line Extension Project are hereby authorized across the following
properties, referenced by tax map number, from the following property owners, their
successors or assigns:
Tax Map No.
Property Owner
Amount Offered
36.16-1-9
Fertitta, Samuel D. & Susan S
$2,690.00
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"The amount offered will be a credit against future water connection fees.
2. That the consideration for each easement acquisition shall not exceed
a value equal to 40% of the current tax assessment for the property to be acquired plus the
cost of actual damages, if any; and
3. That the consideration for each easement shall be paid from the
Montclair Water Line Extension Project budget; and
4. That the County Administrator, or his designee, is hereby authorized
to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish this
transaction, all of which shall be on form approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
L.
Roanoke Vall7Y Greenway Commission
Supervisor McNamara nominated Charles Blankenship to serve another
three-year term which will expire April 8, 2003.
1.
Total Action Aaainst Povertv Board of Directors
Supervisor Johnson asked Board Clerk Allen to contact Elizabeth Stokes to
see if she is willing serve another term.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
R-041100-6. R-041100-6.d
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 041100-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
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~I:. II KI:.::iULVI:.U by the ~oard of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for April
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
7, inclusive, as follows:
1.
2.
Approval of minutes - December 21, 1999
Approval of minutes - January 25, 2000, February 8, 2000 (Joint
meeting with Roanoke City Council), February 8, 2000, February 29,
2000.
3.
Confirmation of committee appointments to the League of Older
Americans - Advisory Council and Building Code Board of
Adjustments and Appeals.
Request to accept and appropriate monies from the Virginia Juvenile
Community Crime Control Act and to adopt the resolution prioritizing
the expenditure of the grant proceeds.
4.
5.
Request from Schools to accept and appropriate $2,000 Bicycle
Safety Grant from the Department of Education.
Request for acceptance of Hickory Ridge Court and the remaining
portion of Hickory Hill Drive into the Virginia Department of
Transportation Secondary System.
6.
7.
Request for approval of annual write-off of Utility Bad Debts for 1995.
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 Nickens to adopt the Consent Resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 041100-6.d REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF HICKORY
RIDGE COURT AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF HICKORY HILL
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 Reauirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have
entered into an agreement on March 9, 1999, for comprehensive stormwater detention
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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 Reauirements. 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:
IN RE:
Supervisor Nickens
None Reauired
Supervisors Johnson. Minnix. Church. Nickens. McNamara
None
None
REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
Chairman McNamara announced that the School Board and Board of
Supervisors could not schedule a date for a joint work session, and that he and the School
Board Chairman and School Superintendent Linda Weber have been meeting to discuss
the School Board's budget. The School Board has withdrawn its budget to reallocate some
funds and will take action on April 13, 2000. Supervisor Johnson responded that he felt
that the School Board and Board of Supervisors should still meet in joint session.
INRE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Minnix moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
L.
1.
General Fund Unappropriated Balance
Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
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Future School Capital Reserve
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Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investments and
Portfolio Policv as of March 31. 2000
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IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Johnson: (1) He expressed concern about not meeting with the
School Board to discuss the School Board's budget. He felt that the entire Board of
Supervisors should discuss the School Board budget with the entire School Board to gain
the collective wisdom of both groups. (2) He thought that the Salem Office Building should
have been completed by the end of April and asked for an update. Mr. Hodge responded
that they plan to be finished by the end of the summer.
Supervisor Minnix: (1) He asked for an update on the regional fire training
center. Mr. Hodge responded that they will have an opening ceremony in about three
months. (2) He asked if there were plans for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new
South County High School. Mr. Hodge responded that plans will probably be made after
the bids come back.
Supervisor Church: (1) He complimented Pete Haislip on his work on Green
Hill Park and announced that the playground was back in place. (2) He announced that he
attended the Jaycee's Outstanding Citizen banquet on April 10 and expressed pride in
those who were recognized.
Supervisor Nickens: (1) He asked Mr. Mahoney to look at the implications
to residents as a result of General Assembly changes allowing trailers to be moved into any
agricultural zoned land. (2) He advised that he could not recall when the Board of
Supervisors had not met with the School Board during the budget process, but there was
an effort made to schedule a work session and if the School Board had wanted to meet,
a date would have been set. (3) He advised that he understood that value engineering had
taken place for the South County High School, and that he was disappointed that only a few
of the value engineering recommendations were accepted.
Supervisor McNamara: He pointed out that Roanoke County is growing, but
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has been placed on employees because they must compete with the private sector to keep
them with the County. (2) He advised that he did not feel that it was the School Board's
intention not to meet with the Board of Supervisors and that several attempts were made
to schedule a joint meeting, but he felt that there was general consensus not to look at the
detail line items in the School Board's budget.
IN RE:
CLOSED MEETING
At 4:15 p.m., Supervisor McNamara moved to go into Closed Meeting
following the work sessions pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (7) Legal
Matter, New Business Item 4; Section 2.1-344 A (7) Legal Matter, contract negotiations;
and Section 2.1-344 A (5) Discussion of business or industry where no previous
announcement has been made. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS (4TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)
L. Budaet Work Session with the County Budget teams:
The work session was held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Mr. Hodge
reported that the County departments are divided into five budget teams, and he requested
that a spokesperson from each team present their successes of the past year and their
highest priorities.
Using a power point presentation, the following team members
highlighted the successes and significant funding issues that will be faced in the upcoming
budgets for their departments: (1) Community Services presented by Community
Development Director Arnold Covey; (2) Human Services presented by Library Director
Spencer Watts; (3) Internal services and Operations presented by Management Information
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Services Director David Chandler; (4) Judicial and State Funded Services presented by
Budget Director Brent Robertson; and (5) Public Safety presented by Fire and Rescue
Chief Rick Burch.
Mr. Hodge advised that the Board needs to review the cultural and social
agencies' requests for funding, and also needs to review the School Board budget. He
proposed a 4% salary increase for all employees and recommended the lease-purchase
of refuse collection trucks and fire and rescue vehicles in order to reduce the costs of future
inflation. He advised he would revise the budget and bring it back to the Board on April 25,
2000.
IN RE:
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
R-041100-7
At 7:15 p.m., Supervisor McNamara advised that the Closed Meeting was
held from 6:15 p.m. until 6:45 p.m., and moved to return to open session and adopt the
Certification Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 041100-7 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has
convened a closed 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 closed 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:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification
resolution applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the Certification Resolution; and
carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, NicKens, MCNamara
None
IN RE:
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WORK SESSIONS (CONTINUED)
L. Budaet Work Session with Fire and Rescue Chiefs Board
The work session was held from 7:15 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. and presented by
Woody Henderson, Volunteer Fire Chiefs Chairman and Leroy Bibbs, Volunteer Rescue
Chiefs Chairman.
The Volunteers requested five career staff for the Mount Pleasant Station at
a cost of $215,000, five career staff for Back Creek Station, also at a cost of $215,000,
$203,250 funding for new radios, and $358,400 for maintenance and repairs to fire and
rescue buildings.
IN RE:
CLOSED MEETING
At 7:50 p.m., Supervisor McNamara moved to go into Closed Meeting
pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (7) Legal Matter, New Business Item 4; 2.1-
344 A (7) Legal Matter, contract negotiations; and 2.1-344 A (5) Discussion of business or
industry where no previous announcement has been made. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
R-041100-8
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 9:15 p.m., Supervisor McNamara moved to return to open session and
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adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 041100-8 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has
convened a closed 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 closed 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:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification
resolution applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the Certification Resolution; and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
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Reauest for approval and authorization to execute revised and
new contracts concernina a Community Development Block
Grant related to the Advance Auto Parts project. (Joyce Wauah.
Assistant Economic Development Director)
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This item was discussed in Closed Meeting and staff recommended that (1)
the Board approve the Industry Agreement, the VDHCD/County Agreement and the
Supplemental Agreement; (2) authorize the County Administrator to execute these and
other necessary and related agreements; and (3) appropriate $350,000 from the General
Fund Unappropriated Balance as the County's share under the Supplemental Agreement.
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Supervisor Nickens moved to approve me staTT recommendadon and
appropriate $350,000 from the Unappropriated Balance. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
IN RE:
WORK SESSION ON SALARY SURVEY
The work session was held from 9:20 p.m. until 1 0: 15 p.m.
Director of Human Resources Joe Sgroi presented information on the salary
survey, those positions which are not competitive with other surrounding localities, and
those departments which have high turnover rate. He reported that 68% of the employees
fall below the mid point of their salary range and 100 employees with over ten years service
are below the midpoint. He advised that the turnover rate was 7.2% in 1996 and is now
11.2%. The most critical area of pay that needs to be addressed are Police salaries. There
was discussion on how to resolve the problems but no Board consensus.
INRE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 p.m. Chairman McNamara adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by,
Approved by,
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Mary H. AI en, CMC
Clerk to the Board