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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/10/1995 - Regular January 10, 1995 21 - Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 January 10, 1995 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday, and the first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of January, 1995. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Minnix called the meeting to order at 3: 06 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Vice Chairman Edward G. Kohinke, Sr., Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, Bob L. Johnson, Harry C. Nickens MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Don C. Myers, Assistant County Administrator; IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by John M. Chambliss, Jr., Assistant Administrator. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF 22 January 10, 1995 - == AGENDA ITEMS Supervisor Eddy requested addition of a resolution supporting the establishment of a small business incubator in the Roanoke Valley. Supervisor Johnson requested an amendment to the legislative program opposing the charter schools bill. Supervisor Eddy expressed opposition to adding the amendment as proposed by Supervisor Johnson, and felt that it should not be considered at this time. Chairman Minnix ruled that the issue could be heard at this meeting. appealed the ruling of the chair. Supervisor Eddy Supervisor Johnson moved to vote on whether to hear the proposed amendment to the legislati ve program opposing charter schools at this meeting. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: Supervisor Eddy IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS ~ Resolution of ADDreciation to Lee B. Eddv For His Service as Chairman of the 1994 Board of SUDervisors. R-11095-1 Superviosr Eddy was present to accept the resolution and a gift from the Board of Supervisors recognizing his service January 10, 1995 23 as chairman. Supervisor Kohinke moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy RESOLUTION 11095-1 OF APPRECIATION TO LEE B. EDDY FOR HIS SERVICE AS 1994 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHEREAS, Lee B. Eddy served as Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors during 1994; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Eddy's term as Chairman, the County achieved a variety of accomplishments, including: o Dedication of the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam and the beginning of construction of the water treatment plant at the Spring Hollow Reservoir; o Completion of several important projects including renovations to the Hollins Library, the opening of Valley TechPark and Explore Park, and major road improvements to Routes 220 and 11/460; o Increased emphasis on regionalization efforts resulting in quarterly meetings with other Roanoke Valley governments, and the signing of a joint sewage treatment plant contract; and o Establishment of programs to protect the Valley's natural resources for future generations by the enactment of a Roanoke River Conservation overlay District, involvement in protecting the mountain ridgelines and Blue Ridge Parkway viewshed, and development of a Community Visioning Process. WHEREAS, Mr. Eddy also worked diligently during his term to represent all the ci tizens of Roanoke County and to 24 January 10, 1995 promote regional projects which would benefit all the residents of the Roanoke Valley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby extend its deepest appreciation to LEE B. EDDY for his service as Chairman during 1994 and for his belief in democracy and participation by citizens in local government. On motion of Supervisor Kohinke to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy ÂL Resolution of ADDreciation to Conaressman Rick Boucher for Securina an Economic DeveloDment Grant for Valley TechPark. R-11095-2 Congressman Boucher was not present and County Administrator Elmer Hodge advised that the resolution would be presented at an appropriate time. Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None RESOLUTION 11095-2 OF APPRECIATION TO CONGRESSMAN BOUCHER FOR SECURING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR VALLEY TECHPARK January 10, 1995 25 WHEREAS, Rick Boucher has served the Ninth District of virginia in the united States Congress since 1982 and has represented western Roanoke County since 1992, and WHEREAS, Congressman Boucher has been involved in economic development throughout the Ninth District, and has established the Showcase Southwest Virginia program, wherein potential employers are introduced to communities and their industrial facilities, and WHEREAS, this program was instrumental in the location of two major employers within the Ninth District, and WHEREAS, Roanoke county is in the process of constructing the first phase of Valley TechPark, a publicly owned industrial park strategically located to create jobs for the residents of both the Roanoke and New River Valleys, as well as to provide a link between Virginia Tech and the Roanoke Valley, and WHEREAS, Congressman Boucher has been involved in securing funds for industrial park development throughout the Ninth District, and recently was instrumental in obtaining $150,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of completing Phase I of the Valley TechPark improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation to CONGRESSMAN RICK BOUCHER for his efforts in securing these 26 January 10, 1995 - - funds as well as for his efforts to showcase Roanoke County to potential expanding and relocating technologically based companies. On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None IN RE: BRIEFINGS ~ UDdate on the Roanoke Valley Economic DeveloDment PartnershiD Activities. (Beth Douahty. Executive Director) The Presentation was made by Beth Doughty, Executi ve Director of the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, and John Williamson, President. Ms. Doughty reported that the Roanoke Valley was leading Virginia in job creation. Inquiries were up in 1994 by 8 percent, and inquiries from advertising and direct mail increased 173 percent. She advised that three prospects had located in Roanoke County during 1994: Hanover Direct Domestications and Apparel, John Deere Health Care and ITT-Gallium Arsenide, and five new prospects located elsewhere in the Roanoke Valley. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS ~ Reauest for Funds for the County's Share of the Reaionalization StudY. (Diane Hyatt. Finance January 10, 1995 27 Director) A-11095-3 Ms. Hyatt advised that on June 28, 1994 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution supporting the Roanoke Valley Regionalization Group hiring a consultant to provide a study of services provided by each local government, and develop a list to be considered for regionalization. Towers Perrin was selected to conduct the study at a cost of $30,000. Ms. Hyatt reported that the business community agreed to split the cost on a fifty-fifty matching basis with the participating localities paying their share. Roanoke County's share amounts to $3,000. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the $3,000 appropriation. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix None ÂL 1995 ADDointments of Board Members to committees. Commissions and Boards. (Elmer C. Hodae. County Administrator) A-11095-4 It was the consensus of the Board to approve the 1995 committee assignments with the following changes: (1) abolishment of the Salem Cable TV Negotiating Committee; and (2) Supervisor Eddy replaces Supervisor Minnix on the Clean Valley 28 January 10, 1995 - Committee. h Reauest for Emeraency ADDroDriation to ReDairs and ImDrovements to Public Buildinas. (John Chambliss. Assistant Administrator) Make Safety County A-11095-5 Mr. Chambliss reported that one of the bay doors at the Clearbrook Fire and Rescue station had failed recently. It was determined that the glass style bay doors should be replaced with energy efficient panel doors. Four stations use the same style doors and staff recommended that all of these be replaced. Mr. Chambliss also advised that the heating/air conditioning system for the living area was not working properly and needed replacing. The costs for the bay doors at Catawba, HOllins, Clear brook, and Fort Lewis are estimated to cost $71,000 and the heating/air conditioning system at Clearbrook Public Safety Building is estimated to cost $21,000. Mr. Chambliss stated that a review of the stations identified the need to upgrade the heating system in the remainder of the public safety buildings estimated at $35,000, and other improvements are recommended at the Public Service Center ($161,000) and fire and rescue stations ($150,000). Following discussion on the immediate need at Clearbrook and the option of including the other improvements in January 10, 1995 29 the budget process, Supervisor Nickens moved to approve only door repairs and heating and air conditioning at Clearbrook with other requests included in the budget process. There was no vote. Supervisor Johnson offered a substitute motion to appropriate $92,000 to replace the doors at several fire and rescue buildings and replace the heat/air conditioning at Clearbrook. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix NAYS: Supervisors Eddy, Nickens L. Reauest for ADDroval of the Roanoke County EmDloyee Handbook. (D. Keith Cook. Human Resources Director) A-11095-6 Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the handbook. Supervisor Nickens noted there were financial implications if the benefit enhancements were included. Mr. Hodge responded that the enhancements would be included in the 1995-96 budget process. Supervisor Nickens requested that the Paid Time Off (PTO) policy be studied again during the budget process. Supervisor Eddy and Nickens advised that they would not support adoption of the handbook in its present form because it included a mission statement which was not approved by the Board of Supervisors, and because of the need for a grammar and language review. Mr. Hodge responded that the statement could be eliminated and the handbook will be rechecked for grammar errors. 30 January 10, 1995 - Supervisor Johnson advised that his previous motion to adopt included the mission statement. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix NAYS: Supervisors Eddy, Nickens ~ AdoDtion of Resolution SUDDortina Establishina of Small Business Incubator in Roanoke Valley. (Lee B. Eddy. SUDervisor) R-11095-7 Supervisor Eddy advised that this issue was brought up at the joint meeting with Roanoke City Council on January 9, and he agreed to bring it before the Board of Supervisors. Phil Sparks, with Roanoke City's Economic Development Department, was present with additional information on the small business incubator program, and advised that the funds would be used to renovate existing buildings. Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None RESOLUTION 11095-7 SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM IN ROANOKE VALLEY WHEREAS, the Fifth Planning District Commission has adopted a resolution dated December 15, 1994, supporting the January 10, 1995 31 establishment of a statewide Business Incubator Program; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke has requested state funds to help establish a local small business incubator facility and program; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors supports the concept of a small business incubator for the Roanoke Valley region and supports the previous actions of the Fifth Planning District commission and Roanoke City Council in this regard, believing implementation will substantially enhance economic development in the Roanoke area and across the Commonwealth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, requests the Governor and members of the General Assembly to act to establish a business incubator program in the Commonwealth including one or more facilities for the Roanoke area; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk to the Board be directed to send copies of this resolution to the Honorable Governor of Virginia, area representatives in the General Assembly, the Honorable Mayor and Clerk of the City of Roanoke, the Executive Director of the Fifth Planning District commission, and the Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership. On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: 32 January 10, 1995 ~ --- AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ~ Reauest to Amend the Leaislative proaram to ODDose the Charter Schools Bill. (Bob Johnson. SUDervisor) Supervisor Johnson advised that he had read the proposed bill and the final authority for charter schools will rest with the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor and not with local school boards. He reported that the Roanoke County School Board had expressed opposition and the Roanoke City Council had opposed charter school legislation. Supervisor Nickens suggested going on record in support of the Roanoke County School Board's posi tion rather than amending the legislative program. Supervisors Eddy and Minnix recommended that more information be available before taking a strong position. Supervisor Johnson moved: (1) to convey to the School Board the concerns that the Board of Supervisors have about the charter school bill; (2) that the Board will support action that the School Board takes, and (3) the Board reserves the option to revisit the issue after more information is known. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: Supervisor Eddy January 10, 1995 33 IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES ~ Ordinance to Amend section 22-82. Rates and Fees of ChaDter 22. Water. and section 18-168. Schedule of Charaes of ChaDter 18. Sewers and Sewaae DisDosal. of the Roanoke county Code. ( (Gary Robertson. utility Director) Mr. Robertson advised that motel/hotel establishments have been assessed off-site facility fees based on the number of proposed beds with each bed representing 1/2 equivalent resident connection. FOllowing a study of water usage in Roanoke County's motels, staff recommended that motel/hotel establishments be assessed off-site facility fees on a per room basis in lieu of per bed basis. Supervisor Eddy suggested using the language "guest room" instead of "room" in the ordinance. Supervisor Johnson requested a report on comparison of utility fees in Virginia. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the second reading for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ÂL Ordinance Authorizina the Vacation of a Portion of An Existina 15-Foot sani tarv Sewer Easement and AcceDtance of a Relocated Portion of the Same 34 January 10, 1995 ,- == Easement Across Lot 9. Box 6. Plat of One Oak Road. (Gary Robertson. utility Director) Mr. Robertson reported that property owners Gary and Holly Greenlee are requesting that the Board vacate a portion of the sanitary sewer easement and accept in exchange an additional area for sanitary sewer easement on the southern side of the existing easement. He advised that $2,500 had been deposited with the utility Department to cover the costs. Supervisor Eddy suggested that the ordinance be modified regarding the $2,500 to more accurately reflect that the petitioners paid this amount to reimburse the County for relocation of the line. Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the first reading with his suggested changes and set the second reading for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None h Ordinance Authorizina the Lease of a Parcel of Real Estate for a Well Lot in Brookwood Subdivision in Exchanae for Aareement to Convey Said Well Lot to Marie S. Harrison UDon Abandonment of Well and SurDlus of Remainina Well Lot ProDerty. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) Mr. Mahoney advised that the purpose of this ordinance January 10, 1995 35 - :=3 is to establish a fifty-foot radius around a well lot off Woodbrook Drive in Brookwood in exchange for an agreement by the Board to convey the remaining well lot property to Mar ie S. Harrison upon abandonment of the well. Ms. Harrison and Mr. Michael H. Frank have each agreed to lease to the County the required areas for the period of time needed for operation of the well. In exchange, the county will convey the remainder of the well lot to Ms. Harrison when the well is abandoned. Mr. Mahoney advised that one adjoining property owner, Scott W. Bauman, has objected to this proposal. He further advised that staff has been negotiating with the property owners for some time and may have to go forward with condemnation proceedings. Supervisor Nickens moved to proceed with condemnation proceedings but withdrew his motion. It was the consensus of the Board that the staff continue to negotiate with the adjacent property owners. L. Ordinance Authorizina Conveyance of an Easement to ADDalachian Power COmDany for Electric service Across ProDerty owned bY the Board of SUDervisors Near sDrinq Hollow for the Water Treatment Facility. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) There was no discussion and no citizens to speak on this ordinance. Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve the first reading and second the second reading for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: 36 January 10, 1995 ~ Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix None ~ Ordinance Authorizina the Conveyance of Roanoke County's Interest in Certain Real Estate (Reaional Sanitary Landfill) to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. Sub;ectina Said ProDerty to Certain Protective Covenants. and Certain Other Provisions. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) Mr. Mahoney explained that in September 1994, the County conveyed 89 acres to the u. S. Government National Park Service for a spur road to Explore Park. The County now needs to convey the entire property to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. He recommended that the County, Roanoke City and Town of Vinton convey the 89 acre portion immediately. He recommended that the County not take action to rescind the September 1994 ordinance until the City of Roanoke and Town of Vinton take their action. AYES: NAYS: Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the second reading for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ~ Ordinance Authorizina the Acauisition of a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Stranna L. Arthur. LYle M. Arthur . and Patricia A. Holt in January 10, 1995 37 - - Connection with the oaden center ProDerty. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) There was no discussion and no citizens to speak on this ordinance. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the second reading for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None h Ordinance Authorizina the Acauisition of a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Honevwood Associates in Connection with the Oaden Center ProDerty. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) There was no discussion and no citizens to speak on this ordinance. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the second reading for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ~ Ordinance Vacatina and Closina an unimDroved section of Old Road Lyina Between ProDerties owned by Stranna Arthur. Et Als. (Tax MaD No. 77.15-1- 38 January 10, 1995 E 12) and the County School Board of Roanoke Countv (Tax MaD No. 77.15-1-11). and Extendina in a NortheasterlY Direction throuah ProDerty of Honevwood Associates (tax MaD No. 77.15-1-10) to the Existina Oaden Road. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) There was no discussion and no citizens to speak on this ordinance. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the second reading and public hearing for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None ~ Ordinance Vacatina and Closina a 0.220 Acre StriD of Unused and UnimDroved Public Riaht-of-Way Bounded on the East side bY the Existina Riaht-of- Way for Oaden Road (Route 681) and Bounded on the West Side by a Parcel of Land Known as the Oaden Center ProDerty (Tax MaD No. 77.15-1-11) and to Authorize Sale of Said Parcel as Part of the Oaden Center ProDerty. (Paul Mahoney. County Attorney) There was no discussion and no citizens to speak on this ordinance. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the second reading and public hearing for January 24, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: January 10, 1995 39 AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix None IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING ~ Public Hearina for citizen Comment for Intermodel Surface TransDortation Enhancement Act (ISTEA) Grant aDDlications: (a) Submitted bY the Hanaina Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation for the Hanaina Rock civil War site and Greenway in the catawba Maaisterial District. (b) Submi tted bY the Roanoke County Parks and Recreation DeDartment for the Garst Mill Park Greenway in the Windsor Hills Maaisterial District: and (c) Submitted bY the MetroDolitan Richmond Convention and visitors Bureau for a statewide proaram to InterDret civil War Sites Titled "Virainia's civil War Trail" that Includes the Hanaina Rock Battlefield. R-l109S-8 Planner Janet Scheid described the three projects that will be included in the ISTEA grant applications. She advised that Roanoke County is submitting only one of the projects, the Cresthill Drive/Garst Mill Park Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Trail, and the $57,000 funding will come from bond monies and in- kind contributions. There were no citizens to speak. 40 January 10, 1995 = 1:::= Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None RESOLUTION 11095-8 APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OJ' THREE ISTEA TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia: WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local government in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project in the County of Roanoke, Virginia. WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke is submitting one project application and has reviewed two additional transportation enhancement project applications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Roanoke, Virginia, requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish the following improvement projects: Hanging Rock Rails-to-Trails Project "Virginia's civil War Trails" - Hanging Rock site Garst Mill Park & Trail Project BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Roanoke, Virginia hereby agrees to pay 20 percent of the total cost for planning and design, right-of-way, and construction of these proj ects, and that, if the County of Roanoke, Virginia January 10, 1995 41 - subsequently elects to cancel any of these projects, the County of Roanoke, Virginia hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department through the date to Department is notified of such cancellation. On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None IN RE: APPOINTMENTS ~ Court-community Corrections Policy Board A-ll095-9 Supervisor Nickens nominated Dana Martin to serve another three-year term which will expire December 31, 1997. Supervisor Johnson moved to confirm the nomination. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA R-11095-10 42 January 10, 1995 ,- = Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None RESOLUTION 11095-10 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OJ' SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L - 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 January 10, 1995, designated as Item L- Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 7, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - December 13, 1994 2. Request from the School Board for Appropriation to the 1994-95 Operating Budget of the Roanoke Valley Regional Board for Low Incidence Population. 3. Acceptance and Appropriation of Grant from the Trust Fund of the Comprehensive Services Act. 4. Request for Approval of a Raffle Permit from the Virginia's Junior Miss Scholarship Program. 5. Acknowledgement of Acceptance of 0.16 Miles of Mallard Lake Court into The Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary System. 6. Donation of Sanitary Sewer Easement on Lot 25, Block 2, Section 2, Fairway Forest Estates, from David A. Kinsler and Cathy G. Kinsler. 7. Donation of a 1S-Foot Drainage Easement on Lot 8, Block 1, Section 3, Fairway Forest Estates, from FFE Development Corporation. January 10, 1995 43 - 2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this resolution. On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the Consent Resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS SUDervisor Nickens: He asked that Mr. Hodge and Mr. Chambliss prepare a summary of past reports showing county ridership and costs for Valley Metro. SUDervisor Johnson: He reminded the Board that they decided it was less expensive to provide taxi service than to pay a share for Valley Metro. SUDervisor Kohinke: He announced that he had received a wood crafted "tax shelter" from a constituent. (2) He announced that he was attending Legislative Day in Richmond on February 9, 1995. Supervisor Minnix, Mr. Hodge, and Mr. Mahoney will also attend. Supervisor Kohinke will also attend the Chairman's Institute on February 10th and 11th. SUDervisor EddY: (1) He advised that he asked Mr. Mahoney to check the state code as to why Salem does not qualify as a partner in a regional jail. Mr. Mahoney responded that this 44 January 10, 1995 t= --- was a Department of Corrections determination, and another locality has already challenged the action. (2) He announced that he was pleased with the elimination of the reserved parking spaces. (3) He reviewed the video of the December 13, 1994 meeting and thought it looked good. Supervisors Minnix and Kohinke recommended checking on viewership of the show to see if it will be a worthwhile project. (4) He advised that he had read an editorial by Frank Longaker opposing elimination of the BPOL tax in Roanoke Times & World-News and has written him expressing his thanks and agreement. SUDervisor Minnix: He advised that his assessment increased almost $10,000. (2) He stated that all organizations and individuals wishing to speak on the proposed 1995/96 budget should come to one pUblic hearing. IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Frances Lamb. willibv Road. advised that she moved her single-wide trailer from property owned by her daughter to property she owned because the County would not allow them to subdivide the property to allow for her mobile home when her daughter sold the remaining property. She was informed by Planning and Zoning that she could not locate a single-wide trailer in Roanoke County and it was suggested that she move the trailer onto the portion of her property located in Montgomery Co where single-wide mobile homes are allowed. She received a January 10, 1995 45 permit from Montgomery County, but it was later discovered that she had placed the mobile home in Roanoke County. She stated that because the trailer is still located in Roanoke County and she doesn't have a permit, she cannot get electricity. Following discussion, Supervisor Nickens moved that a temporary electrical permit be issued, and for Mr. Mahoney to work with the Planning Department in Montgomery County to adjust the boundary line so that he trailer would be in Montgomery County. There was no vote and the motion was withdrawn. The Board directed that the staff work with Mrs. Lamb to resolve the problem. IN RE: REPORTS Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ~ General Fund UnaDDroDriated Balance ÂL CaDital Fund UnaDDroDriated Balance .L. Board Continaencv Fund L. Statement of Revenues and EXDenditures as of November 30. 1994. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:16 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to go into 46 January 10, 1995 ,-.- Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1- 344 A (7), Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff pertaining to a specific legal matter requiring legal advise by Counsel, i.e. negotiations with the Town of vinton. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION R-ll095-11 At 7:20 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to return to Open Session and adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None RESOLUTION 11095-11 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened an executive meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such executi ve meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of January 10, 1995 47 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 executive meeting which this certification resolution applies, and 2. Only such public business matters as were identif ied in the motion convening the executi ve meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the Certification Resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Nickens, Minnix NAYS: None IN RE: ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m., Supervisor moved to adjourn. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Submitted by, AP70ved . Odell Chairman by, .~~_-;.¡. Q..l.P~~ Mary H. Allen, Clerk 48 January 10, 1995 -- This paqe left intentionally blank