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November 14, 2000
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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
November 14,2000
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday and the only
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of November, 2000.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McNamara called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Joseph McNamara, Supervisors Joseph B. "Butch"
Church, Bob L. Johnson, Harry C. Nickens
Vice Chairman H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix (arrived at 4:10 p.m.)
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; Dan R. O'Donnell,
Assistant County Administrator
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by Reverend Steve Taylor, Ghent Grace Brethren
Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Hodge added a work session on the Rising Star Sports Camp (Item 4
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under Public Hearings).
Mr. Mahoney added two items to the Closed Meeting pursuant to Section
2.1-344 A (3) disposition of real estate; and 2.1-344 A (7) legal consultation concerning
insurance coverage and volunteers in the county.
Supervisor Johnson added an item to the Closed Meeting pursuant to
Section 2.1-344 A (7) consultation with legal counsel - update on water contract with
Botetourt County.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
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Proclamation declaring the week of November 12 - 18. 2000 as
American Education Week.
Chairman McNamara presented the proclamation to Maggie Angell,
representing the Roanoke County Education Association.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the proclamation. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Minnix
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Certificate of Honorarv Citizenship to Master Carver. Rudolph
Kostner. from Groden. Italv who will hold a special carving in
Roanoke Countv on November 17. 2000.
Chairman McNamara presented the certificate to Denise Durham, owner
of Black Forest Gifts, who will present it to Mr. Kostner.
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IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
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Reauest to approve a resolution adoptina a Leaislative
Proaram for the 2001 General Assemblv session.
Mahonev. Countv Attornev)
(Paul
R-111400.1
Mr. Mahoney advised that this resolution is based upon previous
legislative programs adopted by the Board but has been modified as follow: (1) adding
provisions to address recent problems with the location of the proposed gas pipeline by
requiring written notice to affected property owners, and expanding the authority of the
State Corporation Commission to require joint use of existing easements; (2) supporting
the distribution of state income tax collections to localities for their unrestricted use; and
(3) deletion of several public safety items and other items previously adopted by the
General Assembly.
Mr. Mahoney reported that the General Assembly will be limiting the
number of bills each delegate can introduce unless the bill has been prefiled. This was
not supported by VACO but by members of the General Assembly. He announced that
all but one delegate will attend the meeting scheduled for December 5.
Supervisor
Nickens advised that December 18 is the last date that a delegate can prefile a bill.
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Minnix
RESOLUTION 111400-1 ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR
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THE 2001 SESSION OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND
PETITIONING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FAVORABLY
CONSIDER THE TOPICS AND ISSUES ADDRESSED HEREIN
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, has
identified major legislative issues of state-wide concern to be considered by the 2001
session of the Virginia General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the Board adopts this resolution as its Legislative Program for
the 2001 session of the Virginia General Assembly.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, that the following legislative initiatives are submitted for its
legislative program for the 2001 session of the Virginia General Assembly for its
favorable consideration and adoption.
I.
A. Education. Realizing that public education is the foundation of
American democracy and the cornerstone of our future economic well being, the County
urges the General Assembly to consider favorably the following actions.
1) The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia should be
amended to provide that elected school boards may be granted the authority and
responsibility for taxation to support public education.
2) The General Assembly should enhance funding for public
education, including increasing the funds available to the Literary Fund for local school
capital construction or renovation projects. The General Assembly should increase
funding for capital construction and renovation projects based upon the locality's local
effort in support of these capital projects.
3) Local school divisions should be authorized to establish
opening dates for school.
4) Disparity funding should be based not only upon the number
of students eligible for free or reduced fee lunches, but also upon the locality's local tax
effort in support of education. Disparity funding should be based upon the composite
index (which measures a locality's relative fiscal ability to provide its share of the cost of
a local school system that meets the standards of quality) and the locality's local effort in
support of that school system.
B. Public Service Corporations.
1) Roanoke County supports legislation to provide citizens
better notice of proposed construction of public service corporation facilities. "Interested
parties" requiring written notice should include property owners directly affected by the
proposed location of new facilities.
2) Roanoke County supports legislation to provide the State
Corporation Commission with expanded authority to require joint use of existing
easements for the installation of new facilities of public service corporations. Further
the grant of all certificates of public convenience and necessity and the right to exercise
the power of eminent domain to acquire any lands or estates or interests therein shall
be conditioned upon the future joint use of existing easements or rights-of-way.
C. Environment.
1) Roanoke County supports amending Chapter 6.1, "Virginia
Tire Tax" of Title 58.1, "Taxation" (a) to increase the tire tax from $.50 to $1.25, and (b)
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to direct and authorize the Department of Waste Management to utilize the increased
Waste Tire Trust Fund to remediate illegal or abandoned waste tire dumps.
2) Roanoke County supports allowing the disposal of land
clearing vegetative debris (including tree stumps) in less expensive facilities in a manner
not detrimental to the environment.
D. Local Taxation and Funding.
1) County vigorously opposes any attempt to restrict or
eliminate local sources of taxation, including personal property taxation and business
and professional occupational licensing, unless local governments are guaranteed the
opportunity to replace lost sources of local revenue with comparable, equivalent,
independent sources of revenue to allow localities to fulfill their public service
obligations.
2) Roanoke County supports restructuring the distribution of tax
revenues in the Commonwealth, by returning a portion of the state income tax
collections to localities for their unrestricted use.
3) Roanoke County supports continued and increased funding
for the Comprehensive Services Act, the Virginia Community Juvenile Crime Control
Act, the Family Preservation Act, local police departments (HB 599 funding), and the
Regional Competitiveness Act.
4) Roanoke County requests funding for the Virginia
Recreational Facilities Authority (Explore Park), Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive
Center, and capital construction funding for the Explore Park Education Center.
5) Roanoke County supports authority to impose an additional
one-half percent (Y:.%) local option sales tax.
6) Roanoke County supports increased capital construction
funding for regional juvenile detention facilities, and that such facilities receive at least
50% of their operating costs from the Commonwealth.
7) Roanoke County supports legislation amending Section
14.1-46.0:1 to increase the salary supplement for the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors from $1,800 to $2,500 per year.
II.
That the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors is directed to send a certified
copy of this resolution to Senator John S. Edwards, Senator Malfourd W. "Bo" Trumbo,
Delegate H. Morgan Griffith, Delegate Clifton "Chip" Woodrum, Delegate C. Richard
Cranwell, Delegate A. Victor Thomas; Mary F. Parker, Roanoke City Clerk; Members of
the Roanoke City Council; Forest Jones, Clerk for Salem City Council; Members of the
Salem City Council; Clerk for the Town of Vinton; Members of the Vinton Town Council
and the Fifth Planning District Commission, and the Virginia Association of Counties.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Minnix
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Reauest to approve a construction contract and advance
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funds for the renovations at Glenvar Middle School. (Dr. Linda
Weber. School Superintendent and Diane Hvatt. Chief
Financial Officer)
R-111400-2
Ms. Hyatt and Richard Flora, Roanoke County Schools, presented the
report. Mr. Flora reported that the Schools received eight bids and on November 10,
the School Construction Committee and School Board reviewed the bids and awarded
the contract to Branch and Associates for $6,125,000. The contract is within the
construction budget for Glenvar Middle School, and maintains the overall budget of
$8,499,934 without two additional classrooms, estimated at $120,000. Proceeds from
the state literary loan program and the Virginia Public School Authority wi/I be used to
finance the project.
Ms. Hyatt requested that the Board approve the resolution which requests
an advance of $4,000,000 from the County for renovations to Glenvar Middle School
and approval of the construction contract of $6,125,000.
Supervisors Johnson and Church expressed pleasure at the bids.
Supervisor Church suggested getting an exact cost figure for the two additional
classrooms to determine whether to include them. Mr. Fiora advised that the $120,000
for the two classrooms is not a firm figure.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
The vote was taken after Supervisor Minnix arrived at the meeting.
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RESOLUTION 111400-2 TO ADVANCE FUNDS FOR CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES MADE AND/OR TO BE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING
OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia
(the "County Board") adopted a resolution on August 19, 1997 declaring its intention to
reimburse itself from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt financings for certain
expenditures made and/or to be made in connection with the acquisition, renovation,
construction and equipping of certain capital improvements for school projects, and
WHEREAS, the School Board (the "School Board") of the County of
Roanoke, Virginia (the "County") adopted a resolution on August 28, 1997 declaring its
intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt financings for
certain expenditures made and/or to be made in connection with the acquisition,
renovation, construction and equipping of certain capital improvements for school
projects, and
WHEREAS, the School Board requested an advance to award contracts
of $318,000 for site development, $129,300 for architecture and engineering costs,
value engineering, and surveying/testing, and $226,651 for project management for
Glenvar Middle School, for a total advance of $673,951, on June 13, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the School Board requested an advance to award contracts
of $592,100 for site development, $500,000 for road construction, and $757,992 for
project management for the new south county high school, for a total advance of
$1,850,092, on June 13, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the County Board approved an advance of $1 ,850,092 for the
new south county high school and an advance of $673,951 for Glenvar Middle School
on June 13,200~and
WHEREAS, the School Board requested an advance of $9,500,000 to award the
construction contract for the new south county high school for $19,094,000 on October
9,2000, and
WHEREAS, the County Board authorized the School Board to enter into a
construction contract for $19,094,000 and approved an advance of $9,500,000 for the
new south county high school on October 10, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the School Board now desire to award the construction
contract for the renovations of Glenvar Middle School, and
WHEREAS, the Schools Board requested an advance of $4,000,000 to
award the construction contract for renovations at Glenvar Middle School for $6,125,000
on November 10, 2000,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board approves
the total budget for the Glenvar Middle School project of $7,819,767, authorizes the
School Board to enter into a construction contract for $6,125,000, and advances the
sum of $4,000,000, for renovations to Glenvar Middle School.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution as amended, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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INRE:
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF
REZONING ORDINANCES. CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the
second readings and public hearings for December 19, 2000. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Minnix
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IN RE:
First readina of ordinance of petition of First Team Auto Mall
to obtain a Special Use Permit for Automobile Repair. Maior.
located at the northeastern corner of Peters Creek and Barrens
Road. Hollins Maaisterial District.
First readina of ordinance petition of Tim T. Snyder to rezone
property in the 5200 block of Peters Creek Road from C-2
conditional. General Commercial to Co2. General Commercial.
Hollins Maaisterial District.
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First readina of ordinance of petition of the Roanoke Countv
Plannina Commission to amend the 1998 Roanoke Countv
Communitv Plan bv adoptina design policies and standards
for the Clearbrook Communitv and to amend the Official
Zonina Ordinance of Roanoke County by rezonina certain
parcels in the Clearbrook Communitv from AV AQricultural
Villaae and AR Aaricultural Residential to C-2 Commercial and
further amendina said zoning map and text bv the addition of
the Clearbrook Villaae Desian Overlav District.
First readina of ordinance of petition of Roanoke Countv
Board of Supervisors to rezone specific parcels of property to
commercial and industrial desianations and to adopt specific
desian auidelines for commercial and industrial uses in the
vicinitv of the Dixie Caverns 1-81Interchanae. Exit 132.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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First readina of ordinance to establish a utility service area in
Clearbrook for water and sewer extensions. (Garv Robertson,
Utilitv Director)
Mr. Robertson reported that during the past year, there has been much
interest for economic development projects within the Stable Road area. In order for
this area to develop as a planned growth area, public water and sewer facilities will be
critical in achieving the goal.
Mr. Robertson explained that staff is proposing that these utilities be
provided by Roanoke County with individual property owners paying their share at the
time of development. This process would be very similar to recent petition projects in
that a special service area would be established with separate fees. The differences
are that the project is not the result of a direct petition by property owners and would not
have 50% of the property owners participating at this time. The cost estimate for the
project is $126,000 for water and $300,000 for sewer resulting in a total cost of
$426,000. The special connection fee will be $7,700 for water extension and $11,800
for sewer line extension. These fees would be in addition to the normal off-site facility
fees that would be charged by Roanoke County.
Mr. Robertson requested that the Board approve construction of the water
and sewer facilities to the area, establish a special service area, with special connection
fees, and provide funding as a loan in the amount of $426,0006 for the project.
The
loan will be paid back to the general fund from the special connection fees as properties
develop.
Supervisor Nickens noted there will be a work session on the year-end
surplus and suggested funding from that source rather than the general fund.
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Supervisor Johnson pointed out this was a loan and suggested that the amount be
placed "below the line" in the general fund report until it is paid back. Ms. Hyatt
responded that the loan will be repaid to the general fund and it could be included on
the Fund Balance Sheet.
Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the first reading and set the
second reading and public hearing for December 5, 2000. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Minnix
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
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Grievance Panel
Supervisor Church nominated King Harvey, alternate, and Karen Ewell,
alternate, to serve three-year terms expiring October 28, 2003.
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Planning Commission
Clerk Mary Allen was asked to contact AI Thomason to determine if he
would be willing to serve another term.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
R-111400-3: R-111400-3.b: R-111400-3.c: R-111400-3.d: R.111400.3.e: R-111400.
3.f: R-111400-3.a: R.111400-3.n: R.111400-3.o: R.111400-3.p: R-111400-3.s
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the Consent Resolution after
discussion of Items 10 and 12 and Item 11 removed to discuss at work session. The
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motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 111400-3 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, as follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for
November 14, 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 16, inclusive, as follows:
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
Approval of Minutes - September 12, 2000 (Regular Meeting),
September 26, 2000 (Regular Meeting and Joint Meeting with the
Vinton Town Council), October 10, 2000 (Joint Meeting with
Roanoke City Council), October 10, 2000 (Regular Meeting), and
October 10, 2000 (Joint Meeting with Montgomery County Board of
Supervisors)
2.
3.
Confirmation of committee
Development Authority.
Resolutions of Appreciation upon the retirement of
a. Ricky L. Etter, Sheriff's Office
b. Martha A. Gladden, Social Services Department
c. Jeffrey M. Swortzel, Police Department
d. Roger F. Robinson, Police Department
e. Edward A. Shotwell, Police Department
f. Linda S. Hogan; Police Department
appointment
to the
Industrial
Acceptance by the Police Department of the Bureau of Justice
Assistance $31,454 block grant for law enforcement support.
Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving The Gardens of
Cotton Hill, Section 5 (Phase I).
Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving Hickory Hill,
Section 2.
Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving A Cleaner World.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving Whitney Estates
Section 1 and 2. .
Donation of 0.12 acre of land for public right-of-way from
Residential Contractors, Inc. conveyed to the Board of Supervisors
in the Hollins Magisterial District.
Request for acceptance of Blue Bird Lane into the VDOT
secondary highway system and to improve the road to State
standards.
Appropriation of funds for the interest expense on the Valley
Cate"ay shell building through June 30, 2001.
Request for approval of issuance of $3,000,000 revenue bonds by
the Industrial Development Authority for the benefit of Certified
Medical Representatives Institute, Inc.
Acceptance of Overlook Trail into the Virginia Department of
Transportation Secondary System.
Request to abolish the Roanoke County Highway Transportation
and Safety Commission to focus efforts on the Blue Ridge
Transportation Safety Board.
Request from Sheriff's Office to accept the $15,074 Adult Literacy
and Basic Education Program Grant.
Request for resolution of support for Virginia Land Conservation
Foundation grant application for protection of Read Mountain.
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 McNamara to adopt the Consent Resolution after
discussion of Items 10 and 13 and Item 11 removed for discuss at work session, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION 111400-3.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF RICKY L. ETTER, SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, Ricky L. Etter was employed by Roanoke County on
September 1, 1977 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Sheriffs Office; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Etter retired from Roanoke County on August 1, 2000
as the Chief Classification Deputy in the Sheriffs Office after more than twenty-two
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years of service; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Etter has served with professionalism and integrity;
and through his employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving
the quality of life for its citizens by administering rehabilitation programs which enable
inmates of the Roanoke County/Salem Jail to return to the community as productive
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 RICKY L. ETTER for more than twenty-two years of capable,
loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does express
its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.c EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF MARTHA A. GLADDEN, SOCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Martha A. Gladden was first employed by Roanoke County
on December 1, 1980 as a Clerk Typist in the Social Services Department; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gladden retired from Roanoke County on October 1,
2000 as a Social Services Aide I in the Social Services Department after more than
nineteen years of service; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gladden, through her employment with Roanoke
County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens, by always
displaying a genuinely positive attitude towards not only her job responsibilities but to
the ever-changing Social Services environment; investing in the team concept; and
consistently demonstrating a willingness to help others in her department and
community.
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 MARTHA A. GLADDEN for more than nineteen years of capable,
loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does express
its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 111400.3.d EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF JEFFREY M. SWORTZEL, POLICE DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, Jeffrey M. Swortzel was first employed by Roanoke County
on September 16, 1981 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Sheriffs Office; and has served as
Deputy Sheriff Corporal; and Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, before transferring to the Police
Department as a Police Officer; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Swortzel retired from Roanoke County on October 1,
2000 as a Police Officer Sergeant after more than nineteen years of service; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Swortzel was assigned to the first accreditation team for
the Police Department and was instrumental in receiving the first accreditation in 1992;
and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Swortzel has been assigned to the School Services Unit
for the past five years; was responsible for implementing many of the successful
School-Police programs in place today; and worked very hard with the students to make
the programs effective; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Swortzel, 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 JEFFREY M. SWORTZEL for more than nineteen years of
capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does express
its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.e EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF ROGER F. ROBINSON, POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Roger F. Robinson was first employed by Roanoke County
on July 1, 1973 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Sheriffs Office; and has served as Deputy
Sheriff Corporai; and Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, before transferring to the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Robinson retired from Roanoke County on October 1,
2000 as a Police Officer Sergeant after more than twenty-six years of service; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Robinson was the first Public Information Officer in the
Sheriff's Office and served in that capacity for approximately two years; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Robinson spent his last eight years assigned to the
Criminal Investigations Division, daily managing the activities of the detectives, and was
noted for his ability to relate to citizens and reduce their concerns in very stressful
situations; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Robinson, 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 ROGER F. ROBINSON for more than twenty-six years of
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capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does express
its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.f EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF EDWARD A. SHOTWELL, POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Edward A. Shotwell was first employed by Roanoke County
on September 1, 1980 in as a Deputy Sheriff - Uniform Division in the Sheriff's Office;
and also served as Deputy Sheriff Sergeant - Corrections before transferring to the
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Officer Shotwell retired from Roanoke County on August 1,
2000 as a Police Officer - Uniform Division after more than twenty years of service; and
WHEREAS, Officer Shotwell, prior to working for Roanoke County, had a
distinguished career in the United States Army serving as a Noncommissioned Officer;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Shotwell's favorite duty was patrol; and he was well
known and respected as a patrol officer in the Glenvar and Bradshaw areas of the
County; and
WHEREAS, Officer Shotwell possessed an extra-ordinary ability to work
with people regardless of their situation as victim or offender; and
WHEREAS, Officer Shotwell, 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 EDWARD A. SHOTWELL for more than twenty years of capable,
loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does express
its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.9 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF LINDA S. HOGAN, POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Linda S. Hogan was first employed by Roanoke County on
July 1, 1971 as a dispatcher; and has also served as Lead PBX Operator and Lead
Dispatcher; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Hogan retired from Roanoke County on August 1, 2000,
as the Chief Communications Officer with the Police Department after more than
twenty-nine years of service; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hogan, as manager of the communications section, was
an advocate for the communications personnel, and was respected and held in high
esteem by her co-workers; and
WHEREAS, as the result of Ms. Hogan's efforts, working conditions in the
911 Center improved greatly under her management; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hogan had an excellent rapport with County residents
and was able to assist them in many life threatening situations, saving countless lives,
and was instrumental in improving the quality of life for all 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 LINDA S. HOGAN for more than twenty-nine years of capable,
loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does express
its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.n REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF BLUE
BIRD LANE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the street(s) described below was established on October 16.
1979, and serves at least 3 families per mile, and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has
deemed this county's current subdivision control ordinance meets all necessary
requirements to qualify this county to recommend additions to the secondary system of
state highways, pursuant to Section 33.1-72.1, Code of Virginia, and,
WHEREAS, after examining the ownership of all property abutting this
street, this Board finds that speculative interest does exist and deems that extenuating
circumstances also exist to warrant this addition, and
WHEREAS, this Board has determined that the pro rata share of
speculative interests is the sum of $22,289.08, as prescribed by Section 33.1-72.1 (D),
code of Virginia
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the following
street be added to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to Section 33.1-
72.1 (D), Code of Virginia:
Name of Street: Blue Bird Lane Length: 0.72 mi.
From: In!. of White Oak Dr. (Rte. 883)
To: cul-de-sac (Temoorarv)
Guaranteed right-of-way width: 40 feet 1.03 mi.)
50 feet (,69 mi.)
Plat Recorded, Date: October 16. 1979 Plat Book: JL Page: ill
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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, this Board requests that the Virginia
Department of Transportation to improve said street to the prescribed minimum
standards, funding said improvements pursuant to Section 33.1-72.1 (D), Code of
Virginia, 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 Nickens
None Reauired
Supervisors Johnson. Minnix. Church. Nickens. McNamara
None
None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.0 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF BONDS THE
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFIED MEDICAL
REPRESENTATIVES INSTITUTE, INC.
WHEREAS, the Industriai Development Authority of Roanoke County,
Virginia (the "Authority") has considered the request of The Certified Medical
Representatives Institute, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the "Company"), for the issuance
of the Authority's Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the "Bonds")
to assist in the financing of an office facility, approximately 15,000 square feet in size,
for use in the Company's educational enterprise (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the owner and operator of the Project will be the Company;
and
WHEREAS, the Project will be located on a parcel of land (Tax Parcel
76.16-1-30) containing 3.7755 acres near the intersection of Electric Road and Postal
Drive in Roanoke County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Authority held a public hearing on such application on
November 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia (the "Board of Supervisors") to approve the issuance of the
Bonds to comply with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code"), which provides that the governmental units having jurisdiction over the
issuer of private activity bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the
proceeds of the private activity bonds is located must approve the issuance of the
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the County, the
Project is to be located in the County, and the Board of Supervisors constitutes the
highest governmental unit of the County; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving the issuance of
the Bonds, a summary of the comments made at the public hearing, if any, and a fiscal
impact statement relating to the Project have been filed with the Board of Supervisors.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board of Supervisors approves the issuance of the Bonds by
the Authority for the benefit of the Company, to the extent required
by Section 147(f) of the Code, to permit the Authority to assist in
the financing of the Project.
The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as contained in this
Resolution, does not constitute an endorsement of the Bonds, the
financial viability of the Project or the creditworthiness of the
Company. Further, as required by Section 15.2-4909 of the Code
of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Bonds shall provide that
neither the Commonwealth of Virginia, the County, nor the Authority
shall be obligated to pay the principal of, premium, if any, the
interest thereon, or other costs incident thereto except from the
revenues and monies pledged therefor and any applicable security,
and neither the faith, credit, nor the taxing power of the
Commonwealth, the Authority, or the County, shall be pledged
thereto.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
2.
RESOLUTION 111400-3.p REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
(OVERLOOK TRAIL 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 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
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Moved By:
Seconded By:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Supervisor McNamara
None ReQuired
Supervisors Johnson. Minnix. Church. Nickens. McNamara
None
None
RESOLUTION 111400-3.s RECOGNIZING PRESERVATION EFFORTS
ON READ MOUNTAIN AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND LAND
ACQUISITION
WHEREAS, a group of property owners and interested citizens have
initiated efforts to enhance and preserve Read Mountain; and
WHEREAS, the mountains and ridgelines in Roanoke County are unique
and vitai resources of both scenic and natural value; and
WHEREAS, goals of the Roanoke County Community Plan include the
preservation and management of the natural, historic and scenic resources of Roanoke
County; and
WHEREAS, objectives of the Roanoke County Community Plan include
the requirement that land management policies preserve the natural scenic and historic
environment while accommodating future growth and development, protect the
mountainsides and ridgetops, and encourage land use patterns that conserve and
protect open space thereby providing wildlife habitat and recreational opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the views and preservation of Read Mountain have been
identified as important to the Hollins and Bonsack Community Planning Areas; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of conservation easements and/or real
property on Read Mountain would be the cornerstone for the preservation of Read
Mountain as an urban forest for all citizens of the Roanoke Valley to enjoy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia:
1. That Roanoke County has an interest in the preservation of Read
Mountain.
2. That Roanoke County shall work with property owners and citizens to
achieve these goals.
3. That efforts to preserve Read Mountain should include the acquisition of
conservation easements or real property.
4. That Roanoke County should attempt to secure funding from state or
federal resources in these preservation efforts.
5. That the Board of Supervisors approves the application to the Virginia
Land Conservation Foundation's Land Conservation Fund Grant Program for funding
towards the preservation of Read Mountain.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Marv Selander. 3718 Green Vallev Drive. representing the Colonial
Avenue Alliance spoke in support of the design guidelines for the Colonial Avenue
corridor to be considered during the evening session.
2. Alan Gleiner. 10185 Bottom Creek Road. spoke in opposition to the
Western Corridor option for construction of 1-73 and asked for a resolution in opposition
to this alternative from the Board. Mr. Mahoney was asked to draft a resolution for the
December 5, 2000 Board meeting.
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Minnix moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
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General Fund Unappropriated Balance
Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
Board Continaencv Fund
Future School Capital Reserve
Proclamation sianed by the Chairman
Update
Emeraency
Medical
Dispatchers
on
since
implementation of 911 increase
Statement of Treasurer's Accountabilitv per investment and
portfolio policv as of October 31. 2000.
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IN RE:
CLOSED MEETING
At 4:55 p.m., Supervisor McNamara moved to go into Closed Meeting
pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344A (7) consultation with counsel and
briefings by staff concerning litigation with Rising Star Sports Camp; 2.1-344A (7)
consultation with legal counsel, specifically legal matter; Keeling Tire Dump; 2.1-344A
(3) acquisition of real property for public purposes; 2.1-344A (3) disposition of real
estate; 2.1-344A (7) consultation with legal counsel concerning insurance coverage and
volunteers and water contract with Botetourt County.
following recorded vote:
The motion carried by the
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS
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Work Session
with
Schools to
discuss
the
School
Administration Six Year Improvement Plan.
The work session was held from 4:55 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. An overview
was presented by Lorraine Lange, chair of the steering committee, and members of the
steering committee were present to respond to questions.
There was discussion on
various aspects of the six year improvement plan with emphasis on instruction. There
was general consensus that any budgetary implications in the plan should be prioritized,
including facilities and operations, by the next budget process.
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Work Session to review the VDOT Secondarv Svstem Six-Year
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Construction Plan and revenue sharing projects.
The work session was held from 5:35 p.m. until 5:50 p.m. and presented
by Arnold Covey, George Simpson, Jeff Echols, VDOT. The following information was
provided by County and VDOT staff:
Roanoke County received approximately $3.6 million last year. Roanoke
County's budget for FY 2001-2002 is estimated to be approximately $3.56 million. In
Countywide Items, this category includes traffic signs, entrance culverts and rural
addition roads. Because Roanoke County's rural addition list is very long, $180,000
was allocated, which is the maximum allowed by state law.
Two projects from last year's list, Autumn Drive and Bluebird Lane, have been
submitted to VDOT for construction and therefore removed from the list.
Staff
recommended that the following projects be added to this year's priority list; Leffler
Lane, Dow Hollow Road, Uphill Drive and Grey Fox Lane. Staff will again be requesting
the maximum allocation of $500,000 for the Revenue Sharing Program from the
Commonwealth of Virginia. The majority of this year's priority list, FY 2001-2002, are
projects that were not funded last year.
Roads that have been completed or have received sufficient funds to be
completed and are no longer on the six-year plan are Patterson Drive (Route 669) and
the railroad crossing, flashing lights and gates on Layman Road (Route 606).
Priority projects scheduled to receive funding this year are Hardy Road, Hollins
Road, McVitty Road, Old Cave Spring Road, Colonial Avenue, Buck Mountain Road,
Cotton Hill Road, Mountain View Road, Boones Chapel Road, Catawba Creek Road,
Florist Road, Dry Hollow Road, Merriman Road, King Brothers Road and Rocky Road.
Projects added to the plan are:
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. Buck Mountain Road - this project involves reconstruction of 0.14 miles of road
and the intersection with Route 220. Staff is requesting that this project be
added to the six-year plan because of the increased commercial activity in the
area and the safety concerns.
. John Richardson Road - replace bridge and approaches on John Richards
Road. Staff is requesting that this project be added because of increased traffic
due to commercial development in the Hollins area and deteriorating condition of
the bridge.
. Starkey Road - reconstruct 1.05 miles of road. With the continued commercial
and high density residential development along this corridor and the proposed
opening of the South County Park Complex this spring, staff is recommending
adding this project to the six-year plan.
Projects considered but not added because of insufficient funds are Carvins
Cove Dam Road, Bohon Hollow Road, Honeysuckle Road, Two Ford Road,
Hershberger Road, Manassas Drive and Franklin Street.
IN RE:
WORK SESSION ON RISING STAR SPORTS CAMP
The work session was held from 5:50 p.m. until 6:10 p.m.
Mike Wray
representing the residents joined the Board in discussion.
He reported that the
residents formed a committee to discuss the impact of the camp on the community.
They met with Chris Pollack and felt that they made headway on the issues they were
concerned about. He also understood that Supervisor Nickens requested that the
Roanoke Steam be allowed use of the Rising Start Sports Camp. Mr. Wray reported
that he felt the residents could support this with specific conditions, and advised that
they will request six additional conditions to the special use permit concerning use by
Roanoke Steam.
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Budaet Work Sessions to review:
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Results .Qf operations for the County for the vear ended June
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.N.. 2000 (Diane Hvatt)
List QÍ Potential Needs (Elmer Hodge)
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Rollover reauests from County departments (Brent Robertson)
Review QÍ first Quarter revenues for 2001-2002 (Brent
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Robertson
The work session was held following the evening session from 8:55 p.m. until
10:05 P.M.
IN RE:
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
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At 7:06 p.m., Supervisor McNamara advised that the Closed Meeting was held
from 6:10p.m. until 7:00 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 111400-4 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
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of Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the Certification Resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
Resolution of Conaratulations ÍQ Alan May for being named to the All
State Golf Team.
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May.
Chairman McNamara and Supervisor Church presented the resolultion toAlan
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 111400-5 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO ALAN MAY FOR
BEING NAMED TO ALL STATE GOLF TEAM
WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in
Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, Alan May, a student at Glenvar High School, had an outstanding
season on the golf team under the leadership of coach Bo Hagen; and
WHEREAS, Alan demonstrated his outstanding athletic ability and good
sportsmanship throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, Alan was named to the All District Golf Team as a freshman,
sophomore and junior; named to the All Regional Golf Team as a sophomore and
junior; and was named to the All State Golf Team this year as a junior, the only
Roanoke County student to achieve this recognition; and
WHEREAS, Alan won the 1999 Junior Championship of the Roanoke Valley Golf
Association and on November 2, 2000 was honored by being named to their First Hall
of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Alan is leader in other school activities including membership in the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a Key Club Officer and President-elect of the National
Honor Society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to ALAN MAY
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for being named to the All State Golf Team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best
wishes to Alan May in all of his future endeavors.
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
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Resolution Qf Conaratulations tQ the staff and advisors Qf William
Bvrd Hiah School "Sketches" for beina named Most Outstandina
Hiah School Literarv-Art Maaazine for 2000.
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Chairman McNamara and Supervisor Nickens presented the resolution and
certificates of recognition to the staff and advisors present.
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 111400-6 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO STAFF AND
ADVISORS OF WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL SKETCHES FOR BEING
NAMED MOST OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL LlTERARY.ART MAGAZINE
FOR 2000
WHEREAS, Sketches, the art and literary magazine of William Byrd High School
contains art work, poetry, short stories, essays, songs and plays written by students in
grades nine through twelve, and is produced by student art and literary editors and
faculty advisors; and
WHEREAS, Sketches was rated first place in 1995, 1998, 1999 and 2000 by the
American Scholastic Press Association; received a "First Place with Merit" for 2000;
and
previously earned five first place and two second place awards by the Virginia High
School League; and
WHEREAS, Sketches, Volume 28, was rated first place of the first place winners
for 2000 by the American Scholastic Press Association and was named "Most
Outstanding High School Literary-Art Magazine for 2000"; and
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WHEREAS, Sketches, Volume 28, was judged against 2,000 other schools and
received perfect marks for diversity in art, writing and presentation; and
WHEREAS, the staff for Sketches 2000 included Sara Ahalt; Adam Albertson;
Ashley Altizer; Becky Armstrong; Amy Atkins; Stephanie Bryant; Laura Canner; Leah
Carlton; Chris Denney; Katie Ellis; Kevin George; Erin Gordon; Amanda Grey; Meghan
Guilliams; Anthony Hale; Ashley Hartman; Aaron Layman; Brad McConnell; Rebecca
Medlin; Becca Moore; Melanie Moses; Jake Nute; Eric Roemer; Alisha Shelton; Tucker
Stapleton; Jessi Wood; Anna Woodie; Sarah Worley; and co-advisors Carol Conway
and Rebekah Woodie.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, on behalf of its members and its citizens, does hereby
extend congratulations to the staff and advisors at William Byrd High School for
SKETCHES, VOLUME 28 being named the Most Outstanding High School Literary-Art
Magazine for 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best
wishes to each member of the staff and advisors for success with their future
endeavors.
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
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NEW BUSINESS
Reauest for appropriation as Æ! result Qf operations for the year
ended June ~ 2000. (Diane Hyatt. Chief Financial Officer)
This item was continued until after the budget work session to be held later this
evening.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing for citizen comment on the petition Qf DePaul Family
Services. Inc. .tQ adopt Æ! resolution supporting its reauest to the
Virainia General Assembly .tQ exempt from taxation certain property
owned Qï DePaul .!n the County of Roanoke. (Paul Mahoney. County
Attorney)
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Mr. Mahoney advised that the State Code establishes the procedural
requirements for organizations seeking tax exempt status. DePaul has submitted an
application and materials to the County for tax exempt status. DePaul is a private non-
profit child placing agency licensed by the State Department of Social Services and
associated with Catholic Charities, USA. It provides specialized foster care for children
and adolescents, day programs for mental retardation, and clinical services programs.
DePaul will agree to execute an agreement with the County for the payment of a 20%
service fee in lieu of taxation.
Herb Beskar was present on behalf of DePaul Family Services. He reported that
they contract with other jurisdictions to place children, and they have one building
located in North Roanoke County. They have a staff of 100 employees, 200 children
under their care and a statewide budget of $9 million.
Supervisor Nickens advised he was not supporting the request because of the
large operating budget which could cover the real estate taxes. Supervisor McNamara
advised he did support the request because of the services they provide to the
Roanoke Valley. Supervisor Johnson felt he did not have enough information to make
a decision and suggested delaying action until the December 5 meeting. Supervisor
Nickens asked for information on the compensation of DePaul employees.
Supervisor Johnson moved to delay action until the December 5, 2000 meeting
so that staff can check out the operation, look at the compensation of employees and
provide a site map. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
(WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE PETITIONER) Second
reading Qf ordinance 12 obtain .!! Special Use Permit to construct .!!
180 foot broadcastina tower. located in the 300 block of John
Richardson Road. Hollins Maaisterial District. upon the petition Qf U.
S. Cellular.
This item was withdrawn.
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Second reading Qf ordinance 12 amend and fe-enact Sections 30-82-
12 and 30-82-13 Qf the Roanoke County Zonina Ordinance to make
minor revisions to use and desic;," standards for certain sinale family
residential developments. upon the petition Qf the Roanoke Countv
Planning Commission. iliITï Harrinaton. County Planner)
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Mr. Harrington reported that in September, several housing developers and
design engineers raised questions about the maximum building coverage regulations in
the R1 zoning district with respect to zero lot line subdivisions. They pointed out that
while the zero lot line options allows up to a 20% reduction in lot area for individual lots,
the maximum allowable building coverage was not adjusted accordingly which resulted
in less allowable building footprint than if they chose a standard building design. In
October, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the use and design
standards for Zero Lot Liine, and Single Family Attached development that would offer
a greater maximum building coverage for lots less than 7,200 square feet. Since then,
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staff was asked to reconsider the threshold of 7,200 below which maximum building
coverage would be increased to 40%. The increase to 40% is not being disputed but
the 7,200 square foot threshold created inconsistencies.
At their November 7 Public
Hearing the Planning Commission concurred to delete the threshold of 7,2000 square
feet lot area.
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 111400-7 AMENDING AND REENACTING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE VIRGINIA BY THE
MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS FOR ZERO LOT LINE AND SINGLE
FAMILY ATTACHED SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, in 1992, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors adopted a new
zoning ordinance for Roanoke County, including standards for zero lot line and single
family attached housing developments within the county; and,
WHEREAS, The Roanoke County Planning Commission has considered
increasing allowable building coverage in zero lot line and single family attached
housing developments; and,
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning
practice support an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke to
allow increased building coverage in zero lot line and single family attached housing
developments; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this amendment
on November 7,2000; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held first reading of this
ordinance on October 24, 2000, and second reading and public hearing on November
14,2000; and,
WHEREAS, public notice and advertisement of this amendment has been
provided as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, and the Roanoke
County Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke is hereby amended
and reenacted to provide as follows:
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I.
ARTICLE IV. SECTION 30-82 (RESIDENTIAL USES) IS HEREBY AMENDED
AS FOLLOWS:
Amend Section 30-82-12 (B) 4 as follows:
4. MaximurhbuiJdi/')g~cóVE\(age:¡:¡6rtY(4(i)):¡;)etøeöt.
45. No two dwelling units built under these provisions shall be attached along the
common property line (See Single Family, Attached).
56. A perpetual five-foot wall-maintenance easement shall be provided on the lot
adjacent to the zero lot line property line. This easement shall be kept clear of
structures or any other improvement which would infringe on the use of the
easement, with the exception of freestanding walls and fences. This easement
shall be shown on the plat and incorporated into each deed transferring title to
the property.
&.7.A copy of the plat approved by the subdivision agent of the County shall be
submitted to the administrator. The administrator shall make the appropriate
notation on the official zoning map that the affected lots have been approved for
zero lot line dwellings.
Amend Section 30-82-13 (B) 3 as follows:
3.
34.A copy of the plat approved by the subdivision agent of the County shall be
submitted to the administrator. The administrator shall make the appropriate
notation on the official zoning map that the affected lots have been approved for
attached dwellings.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
November 14, 2000.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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Second readina Qf ordinance tQ obtain two Special Use Permits tQ
operate ~ camp and ~ ~ care center located !tl 5488 Yellow
Mountain Road. Cave Spring Maaisterial District. upon the petition Qf
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the C&H Enterprises and Risina Star Sports ~ Adventure Camp.
fuITï Harrinaton. Countv Planner)
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Mr. Harrington advised that at the Planning Commission hearing, eight citizens
spoke on behalf of the request stating that they have children at Rising Star and that
the facilities and programs offer a unique experience for children. Mr. Mike Wray,
speaking on behalf of the citizen committee, reported that the citizens generally support
the conditions jointly negotiated by Mr. Pollack and them. Ms. Deb Smith explained
that the neighborhood is not "anti-children" but that the issue has always been one of
zoning compliance. The Planning Commission recommended approval with changes
to the conditions pertaining to the required trees and fence.
Ed Natt, attorney for the petitioners, complimented the residents and Mr. Pollack
for their work in reaching agreement. Supervisor Johnson asked if approval of the
Special Use Permit would squash Judge Strickland's ruling, and Mr. Natt responded
affirmatively.
The following citizens spoke on the proposed Special Use Permit:
.L Ms. Deb Smith. 5512 Yellow Mountain Road. who lives adjacent to the sports
camp was reluctant to allow the Roanoke Steam to practice there but willing to wait and
see the impact.
2., Mike Wrav. 5650 Yellow Mountain Road, described the negotiations between
the sports camp and the residents. Since negotiations were completed, another issue
is the use of the sports camp by the Roanoke Steam. Following a meeting on
November 12, the citizens are willing to support this use with six additional conditions
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added to the ordinance.
;i. Debbie Davis. 7091 Southerland Circle. Salem. VA, spoke in support of the
camp.
1., Frank Cotter. 3420 Woodland Hills Lane. spoke in support of the camp
9.., Lacy LeGard. 2422 Denniston Avenue. spoke in support of the camp
§." Robin Meade, 6039 Oriole Lane. spoke in support of the camp.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the ordinance approving the Special
Use Permit amended with six additional conditions concerning Roanoke Steam's use of
the camp. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 111400-8 GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMITS TO C&H
ENTERPRISES, LLC. AND RISING STAR SPORTS & ADVENTURE CAMP
TO OPERATE A CAMP AND A DAY CARE CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT
5488 YELLOW MOUNTAIN ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 99.00-2-6.2), CAVE
SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, C&H Enterprises, LLC. and Rising Star Sports & Adventure
Camp have filed petitions for special use permits to operate a camp and a day care
to be located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road (Tax Map No. 99.00-2-6.2) in the Cave
Spring Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on
November 7, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first
reading on this matter on October 24, 2000; the second reading and public hearing on
this matter was held on November 14, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board finds that the granting of special use permits to C&H
Enterprises, L.L.C. and Rising Star Sports & Adventure Camp to operate a camp and a
day care to be located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road (Tax Map No. 99.00-2-6.2) in
the Cave Spring Magisterial District is substantially in accord with the adopted 2000
Community Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby approved with the
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following conditions:
(1 ) Q.ê.y Proaram
A. The After School Day Program will operate following the schedule
of the Roanoke Area School Calendars. One hundred and fifty
(150) campers shall be allowed. Two-hundred (200) campers
shall be allowed beginning in September 2002, excluding half-day
campers.
The morning half-day program will be as follows:
- There shall be a maximum of 25 children, 3.5 to 5 years old.
-The program shall operate two days per week, 9:30am to
-The program will operate following the schedule of the Roanoke
Area School Calendars.
C. The program shall maintain a state day care license.
Summer Camps
A. The program will operate following the schedule of the Roanoke
Area School Calendars. One hundred and fifty (150) campers shall
be allowed. Two-hundred (200) campers shall be allowed
beginning in June 2002, including half-day campers.
Developmental Team Camps
A. The camps will operate 6:00pm to 9:00pm Monday thru Friday.
The gate will close at 9:30 pm, except during indoor soccer season,
(November 15 - February 15) when operating hours will be to
10:00pm and the gate shall close at 10:30pm.
Saturday hours shall be from 9:00am to 9:00pm. (Gate shall close
at 9:30pm).
Sunday hours shall be 1 :OOpm to 6:00pm except during indoor
soccer season (November 15 - February 15) when operating hours
shall be until 9:00pm (Gate shall close at 9:30pm).
All camps shall be run by Rising Star staff.
All camp enrollments shall be individual. All instruction shall be
given by Rising Star staff.
Sinale Function Clinics
A. Single function clinics of up to a maximum of four (4) hours would
be permitted during operating hours.
Weekend Tournaments
A. No more than 8 outdoor (3 Fall, 3 Spring, 2 Summer) and 16
indoor tournaments shall be held during any calendar year. All
tournaments (except Commonwealth Games) shall be sponsored
and operated by Rising Star.
No more than 20 teams shall participate in any indoor tournament.
No more than 10 teams shall participate in any outdoor tournament.
Pre-registration, with Rising Star, shall be required for all
tournament teams.
Tournaments could be held on Friday evening, Saturday, and
Sunday during normal operating hours as set above, except that
12:30pm.
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Sunday tournaments can be held between the hours of 10:00am
and 6:00pm.
Abutting property owners shall be notified in writing one week in
advance of all tournaments.
Operations
A. Lighting shall not be provided for any outdoor field, court or other
athletic area.
There shall be no loud speakers or other sound amplification device
used on Rising Star property.
Rising Star shall not allow or encourage the parking of any vehicle
associated with Rising Star on Yellow Mountain Road. This parking
prohibition shall be publicized in Rising Star publications and
newsletters.
No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed on the property.
No outside vendors shall be allowed on Rising Star property.
No professional or semi-professional sports teams shall be allowed
to play or practice at Rising Star except Roanoke Steam, subject to
the following conditions:
1. No other professional sports team would be allowed to
practice at Rising Star other than the Roanoke Steam due to
its uniqueness.
There would be no alcohol or profanity allowed.
No loud speakers permitted.
No buses would be allowed for transportation of the
Roanoke Steam.
Use of the Rising Star facility would be within the operating
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
6. This would be one season limit for year 2001 only.
Holiday Closinqs
A. Rising Star shall be closed on the following holidays: New Year's
Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Activity Supervision
A. Rising Star's personnel shall be present in a supervisory role at the
site at all times.
Phvsical Development
A. The site shall be developed generally in accord with a concept plan
entitled" Concept Plan, Pollock Soccer Camp, Yellow Mountain
Road, Prepared by Lang Engineering, and dated June 19, 1997.
A 4-foot high chain link fence shall be installed on the property line
along the entire length of the two athletic fields, where these fields
adjoin Roanoke County Tax Parcel 98.04-1-23, said parcel
currently owned by Donald Dean. The fence will be installed by
August 2001.
A maximum of 12, 6-foot tall pine trees shall be planted and
maintained, and evenly spaced along the mutual property line of
Darlene Overstreet (98.04-1-21.1), where said property line abuts
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the athletic field. The trees shall be planted by August 2001.
Rising Star will install and maintain a marker ribbon 200 feet from
the property line of Clovis Hartman (Tax Parcels 99.00-2-13, 14,
and 15). Children shall not be allowed within this 200 foot
boundary.
2. 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 Minnix to adopt the ordinance amended with six
additional conditions concerning Roanoke Steam's use of the camp, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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Second readina Qf ordinance amending Ordinance 011299-6.
"Roanoke Countv Communitv Plan" for adoption of ~ new
future land use map and desian auidelines for the Colonial
Avenue corridor. (Tim Beard. Planner)
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Mr. Beard reported that in 1999 the Board of Supervisors requested a
comprehensive study of the Colonial Avenue Corridor. Staff developed a range of
special corridor design guidelines under a mixed use concept of existing residential and
well-designed, carefully located commercial projects. The guidelines recommended
preservation of the overall residential character of the corridor through appropriate site
layout, architectural treatment, landscaping, lighting and signage.
The design
guidelines were approved by the Planning Commission on July 5, 2000 and the
Commission also approved proposed revisions to the future land use map. The citizen-
based Colonial Avenue Alliance reviewed and voiced support for the proposed revisions
to the future land use map and the proposed design guidelines at meetings held on
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September 21, 2000 and October 4, 2000.
.L Mark Harrell. 3716 Colonial Avenue. advised his only concern was that
eight properties were cut in half with four designated as Neighborhood Conservation
and four designated Transition, and this could cause problems in the future.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 111400-9 AMENDING ORDINANCE 011299-6,
"ROANOKE COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAN" . ADOPTION OF A NEW
FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE COLONIAL AVENUE CORRIDOR,
AND THE INCORPORATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR THIS AREA
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 011299-6 the Board of Supervisors adopted the
"Community Plan for Roanoke County, Virginia;" and
WHEREAS, at the request of the Board a comprehensive study of the
Colonial Avenue Corridor was completed in 1999; and
WHEREAS, at community meetings held on September 21 and October 4,
2000, the citizen-based Colonial Avenue Alliance reviewed and voiced support for the
proposed revisions to the future land use map and the proposed development and
design guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has prepared amendments to the
Community Plan for Roanoke County for the Colonial Avenue corridor area; and
WHEREAS, a Planning Commission Public Hearing on the proposed
amendments was held after advertisement and notice as required by Section 15.2-2204
of the Code of Virginia, on July 5, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on October 24,
2000, and the second reading and public hearing was held on November14, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That Ordinance 011299-6 adopting the "Roanoke County
Community Plan" dated September 30, 1998, is hereby amended to include the
following:
(1 )
Colonial Avenue Corridor Future Land Use Proposed map
revisions as shown on a map prepared by Roanoke County
Department of Community Developed dated December 22,
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1999, said map is attached hereto as part of the "Colonial
Avenue Corridor Study" dated December, 1999 - Attachment
A.
(2) The adoption of text amendments entitled "Colonial Avenue
Corridor Study" dated December, 1999, attached hereto as
Attachment A.
2. That the effective date of this Ordinance is November 14, 2000.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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Second readina 2f ordinance vacatina f! 15 foot drainage
easement recorded in Plat Book ~ Paae 131. within the
boundarv 2f Derbv Drive in Triple Crown Estates. Section 1
and located in the Vinton Maaisterial District. (Arnold Covey.
Community Development Director)
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There were no changes since the first reading and no citizens to speak.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 111400-10 TO VACATE AN EXISTING 15-FOOT
DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF DERBY
DRIVE AS SHOWN AND CREATED ON SUBDIVISION PLAT OF
TRIPLE CROWN ESTATES, SECTION 1, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
15, PAGE 131, AND LOCATED IN THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, by subdivision plat entitled 'PLAT OF SECTION 1, TRIPLE
CROWN ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION FOR C & D BUILDERS, INC.', dated
September 15, 1992, revised March 3, 1993, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the
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Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 15, page 131, a fifteen-foot (15')
drainage easement was created and shown within the proposed future extension for
Derby Drive; and,
WHEREAS, by 'PLAT OF SECTION 3, TRIPLE CROWN ESTATES,
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF 7.654 ACRES, PROPERTY OF C & D BUILDERS, INC.',
dated June 23, 1997, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Plat Book 20, page
85, the extension of Derby Drive was dedicated to the public and constructed for
acceptance into the state secondary road system; and,
WHEREAS, the 15' drainage easement no longer serves a public need
and is no longer required, and vacation of this easement will eliminate any third party
rights or encumbrances within the right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioner, C & D Builders, Inc., has requested that the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, vacate the existing 15' drainage
easement, pursuant to §15.2-2272.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended); and,
WHEREAS, this vacation will not involve any cost to the County, and
County staff has field inspected the subject easement and determined that the
requested vacation is acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by § 15.2-2204 of the
Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), and the first reading of this ordinance was held on
October 24, 2000; the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on
November 14, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the existing 15' drainage easement, created and shown within
the proposed future extension for Derby Drive on the 'PLAT OF SECTION 1, TRIPLE
CROWN ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION FOR C & D BUILDERS, INC.', dated
September 15, 1992, revised March 3, 1993, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's
Office in Plat Book 15, page 131, and shown hatched and designated as "15'
DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO BE VACATED" on Exhibit A attached hereto, said
easement being now located within Section 3, Triple Crown Estates (Plat Book 20, page
85), in the Vinton Magisterial District of Roanoke County, Virginia, be, and hereby is,
vacated pursuant to § 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), subject to
the conditions contained herein.
2. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not
limited to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the
Petitioner.
3. That the County Administrator, or an Assistant County
Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions
as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall
be on form approved by the County Attorney.
4. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its
adoption, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with §15.2-2272.2 of the
Code of Virginia (1950, as amended).
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
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None
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Second readina Qf ordinance authorizing the vacation Qf ~
portion Qf ~ 20 foot water line easement and ~ portion Qf ~ 20
foot sanitary sewer easement and acceptance of the relocated
portions across Parcel 1B-1-A Qf Peters Creek Commercial
Park. (Arnold Covev. Community Development Director)
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There were no changes since the first reading and no citizens to speak.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 111400-11 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF AN EXISTING 20-FOOT WATER LINE EASEMENT AND
A PORTION OF AN EXISTING 20' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE RELOCATED PORTIONS OF SAID 20'
EASEMENTS ACROSS PARCEL 1B-1-A OF PETERS CREEK
COMMERCIAL PARK (PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 137; TAX MAP NO.
37.08-1-6.3)
WHEREAS, by subdivision plat entitled 'PLAT SHOWING NEW PARCELS
"1B-1-A" & "TRACT 2" BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL "1B-1" (P.B. 21 PG.92)
PETERS CREEK COMMERCIAL PARK,' dated November 1, 1999, and recorded in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 22, page
137, a "NEW 20' WATERLINE EASEMENT" and a "NEW 20' SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT" were dedicated and shown across Parcel "1 B-1-A", said parcel being
designated upon the Roanoke County Land Records as Tax Map No. 37.08-1-6.3; and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioner, The Branch Family, LLC, is the owner of
Parcel "1B-1-A", Peters Creek Commercial Park; and,
WHEREAS, due to the location of a concrete pad with fuel tanks within the
area of the above-described original easements, the water and sewer lines for Peters
Creek Commercial Park were relocated by the Petitioner; and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioner has requested that, pursuant to §15.2-2272.2 of
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the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, vacate the affected portions of the existing 20' water line easement and 20'
sanitary sewer easement, and accept in exchange a new 20' public water line easement
and a new 20' sanitary sewer easement across Parcel "1 B-1-A", Peters Creek
Commercial Park; and,
WHEREAS, this vacation will not involve any cost to the County and the
affected County departments have raised no objection; and,
WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by § 15.2-2204 of the
Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), and the first reading of this ordinance was held on
October 24, 2000; the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on
November 14, 2000.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That portions of the existing 20' water line easement and 20'
sanitary sewer easement on Parcel "1B-1-A", Peters Creek Commercial Park (Tax Map
No. 37.08-1-6.3), dedicated by 'PLAT SHOWING NEW PARCELS "1B-1-A" & "TRACT
2" BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL "1 B-1 " (P.B. 21 PG. 92) PETERS CREEK
COMMERCIAL PARK,' dated November 1, 1999, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's
Office in Plat Book 22, page 137, and being shown cross-hatched and designated as
"EXIST. PUBLIC WATER LINE ESMT. TO BE VACATED" and "EXIST. PUBLIC SAN.
SEWER ESMT. TO BE VACATED" on 'Plat Showing New 20' Waterline Easement &
New 20' Sanitary Sewer Easement', dated July 11, 2000, attached hereto as Exhibit A,
be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to § 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as
amended), subject to the conditions contained herein.
2. That, in exchange, acquisition and acceptance of a new 20' water
line easement and a new 20' sanitary sewer easement across Parcel "1B-1-A", Peters
Creek Commercial Park (Tax Map No. 37.08-1-6.3), being designated and shown as
"CL NEW 20' PUBLIC WATERLINE ESMT." AND "CL NEW SAN. SEWER ESMT. TO
BE DEDICATED" on Exhibit A attached hereto, be and hereby is, authorized and
approved; and,
3. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not
limited to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the
Petitioner.
4. That the County Administrator, or an Assistant County
Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions
as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall
be on form approved by the County Attorney.
5. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its
adoption, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with §15.2-2272.2 of the
Code of Virginia (1950, as amended).
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Johnson: (1) He asked Director of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism Pete Haislip about the improvements to Brookside Park. Mr. Haislip updated
the Board on the improvements.
(2) He asked Mr. Haislip to check on the poor
condition of flags at the Brambleton Center and possibly other County buildings. (3) He
advised that he was unimpressed with the new County signs at various County
boundary lines and liked the old ones better.
Supervisor Minnix: (1) He advised that he has received a number of calls
from citizens who have requested an acceptable required time when trash receptacles
are removed from the road after trash collections. (2) He advised that he has received
correspondence from people supporting the appropriation of matching funds for
Greenway grants.
Supervisor Church: (1) He expressed appreciation with the funding of
renovations to Glenvar Middle School and the recognition of golf champ Alan May from
Glenvar High School. He also announced that the Glenvar High School girls basketball
team, the Glenvar High School football team, the Northside High School football team
and the Northside High School girls basketball teams all had outstanding seasons.
Supervisor Nickens: (1) He advised that in the future the Virginia
Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties dues will be assessed
together resulting in reduced dues for Roanoke County. (2) He announced that the
VACo Insurance Program will be purchasing a building in downtown Roanoke to locate
permanently. (3) He thanked the Board members for their endorsement of him to serve
as a VACO regional director.
Supervisor McNamara: (1) He announced that following the budget work
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sessions, the Board will return to Open Session to take action on two items. (2) He
advised that the County has a surplus because they used conservative revenue
projections, and that they will consider funding items with the surplus that are tied to
investment return.
IN RE:
BUDGET WORK SESSION
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Budget Work Sessions to review:
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Results Qf operations for the County for the vear ended
June ~ 2000 (Diane Hvatt)
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List of Potential Needs (Elmer Hodae)
Rollover reauests from County departments (Brent
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Robertson)
Review Qf first auarter revenues for 2001-2002 (Brent
Robertson
The work session was held following the evening session from 8:55 p.m.
until 10:05 p.m. Ms. Hyatt presented information on the year end operations, reporting
that the County operations ended the fiscal year with expenditure savings of $457,936.
Based upon the policy for rollover of year end savings, the departments were able to
request up to 60% of the savings within their own departments which totaled $233,235,
leaving a net savings of $224,701. After funding $723,267 as part of the original 2000-
2001 budget appropriation, a balance of $2,639,382 will be added to the general fund
unappropriated balance.
Mr. Robertson advised that the County can expect revenues in excess of
budget for 2000-01 of $2,820,284 with the largest surplus in personal property taxes.
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There was discussion on the rollover requests from the departments. It
was the consensus of the Board to approve all the departmental rollover requests
except for upgrade of video equipment in the Board of Supervisors meeting room and
funding for election precinct workers. These dollars were to remain in the departments'
rollover but not spent for these uses.
There was discussion on funding for Roanoke River Greenway funding.
There was no consensus and a work session was scheduled for December 19, 2000.
IN RE:
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:05 P.M.
The Board returned to open session at 10:05 p.m.
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
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Appropriation of funds for the interest expense on the Vallev
Gatewav shell building throuah June M!.... 2001.
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Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the $45,000 appropriation for
interest expense from the public private partnership account. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 111400-12 APPROPRIATING AND DONATING PUBLIC
FUNDS TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO PAY INTEREST EXPENSE FOR THE VALLEY
GATEWAY SHELL BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, ("the
County") and the Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County ("the Authority")
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desire to promote and encourage the economic development of Roanoke County,
Virginia, and the Roanoke Valley by the recruitment of new industry for the Roanoke
Valley, in order to provide for increased employment and corporate investment in the
County; and
WHEREAS, this increased employment and investment constitutes a valid
public purpose for the expenditure of public funds; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to support these economic development
efforts of the Authority by donating public funds to the Authority in accordance with the
provisions of § 15.2-1205 of the Code of Virginia.
WHEREAS, by an agreement between the Authority, the County, F&W
Properties II, Inc., and the Greater Roanoke Valley Development Foundation ("the
Foundation") a shell building was constructed at Valley Gateway. This agreement
provides that the Authority will begin making the interest payments on the construction
ioan held by the Foundation beginning two years after the completion of construction
(November 11, 2000) and continuing until either (a) the building is sold, or (b) the
Foundation's five year note to the Authority has become due (May 15, 2002).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the sum of $45,000 is hereby appropriated and donated to the
Authority. That this appropriation of public funds is made from funds available and
previously appropriated in the County's Public Private Partnership account.
2. That this appropriation and donation to the Authority is made for the
following economic development purposes: to pay the interest payments on the
construction loan held by the Foundation on the shell building in Valley Gateway from
November 11, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
3. That the appropriate officers or agents of the County are hereby
authorized and directed to take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the
purposes of this resolution, and all actions taken by such officers and agents in
connection with this transaction are hereby ratified and confirmed.
4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara 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 appropriation as f! result Qf operations for the vear
ended June ~ 2000. (Diane Hvatt. Chief Financial Officer)
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Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the rollover funds with the
exceptions of the changes in the work session, appropriate the net surplus of $224,701
688
November 14, 2000
to the capital unappropriated fund and appropriate the net increase as a result of
revenues of $2,639,382 to the general fund unappropriated balance.
carried by the following recorded vote:
The motion
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 10: 1 0 p.m. Chairman McNamara adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by,
Approved by,
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Mary H. Allen, CMC
Clerk to the Board
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