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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/10/1990 - Regular April 10, 1990 232 - Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24018 April 10, 1990 The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday, and the first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of April, 1990. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Robers called the meeting to order at 3: 04 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Robers, Vice Chairman Steven A. McGraw, Superv isors Lee B. Eddy, Bob L. Johnson, Harry C. Nickens MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator for Human Services; John R. Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator of Community Services and Development; Don M. Myers, Assistant County Administrator for Management Services; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney, 2. 3 3 . April 10, 1990 /" Mary H. Allen, Clerk to the Board; Anne Marie Green, Information Officer - IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by the Reverend William T. Ross. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS. Supervisor Johnson moved that Item 4, regarding the construction of a soapbox derby track at Walrond Park be continued to April 24, 1990. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Nickens added Item 7, a resolution regarding increased postage costs. IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS h Proclamation declarinq the week of April 8 - 14, 1990 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Captain Art LaPrade introduced the dispatchers who were present. Linda Gailey, supervisor of the Dispatchers, accepted the proclamation and expressed thanks to the Board. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the proclamation. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers April 10, 1990 23 4 - NAYS: None - ~ Recognition of EmDlovees of the Year. a. Resolution of congratulations to the 1989 Departmental Employees of the Year. R-41090-1 Chairman Robers and County Administrator Elmer Hodge presented pens and resolutions to each of the employees who were named departmental employees of the year. Supervisor Robers moved to adopt the prepared resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None RESOLUTION 41090-1 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO NINETEEN COUNTY EMPLOYEES UPON THEIR SELECTION AS DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 1989 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, approved an Employee of the Year Program in November, 1986, to recognize outstanding employees and encourage excellence in performance of job duties; and WHEREAS, nineteen finalists were nominated by their individual departments based on criteria which included excellence in the performance of their job duties, display of service to the public and to fellow employees, and contribution 235 - . April 10, 1990 - of money-saving or labor-saving ideas; and - WHEREAS, these nineteen employees are also the finalists in the Employee of the Year Program; and WHEREAS, they are deserving of special recognition by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and the citizens of Roanoke County for their outstanding contributions to the County during 1989; and WHEREAS, these employees will be present to receive individual recognition for this honor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation to PHILLIP BOBLETT, AUDREY BOWER, HARSHA CONNER, VINCENT COPENHAVER, STEVE FERGUSON, JOSEPH KEATON, RAMONA KERN, GLORIA HARTIN, MICHAEL METZ, SUSAN PATTERSON, CAROL PAXTON, CHARLOTTE POFF, GERRI RORER, DIANA ROSAPEPE, DARRELL SHELL, GEORGE SIMPSON, JO SMITH, DONNA WALDRON, AND STEVE WHITE for their excellent performance and their capable, loyal, and dedicated service to the citizens of Roanoke County; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County offers its congratulations to these employees for being selected Departmental Employees of the Year and finalists in the Employee of the Year Program for 1989. On motion of Supervisor Robers, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None April 10, 1990 23 6 - . - b. Resolution of Conaratulations to the 1989 Employee of the Year R-41090-2 Chairman Robers announced that the 1989 Employee of the Year was Charlotte Poff, an employee from Social Services. Ms. Poff received a resolution, a $300 bonus, a $100 savings bond and her photograph will be displayed in the Administration Center. supervisor Nickens moved to approve the prepared resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None RESOLUTION 41090-2 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLOTTE POFF UPON HER SELECTION AS ROANOKE COUNTY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 1989 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: WHEREAS, in 1986, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, approved an Employee of the Year Program; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this program is to recognize outstanding employees and encourage excellence in performance of job duties; and WHEREAS, a committee appointed by the County Administrator and made up of five representatives from the Employee Advisory Committee selected the 1989 Roanoke County 23 7 April 10, 1990 ,- Employee of the Year from a group of departmental nominees; and - WHEREAS, Charlotte Poff was chosen by the Committee as the 1989 Roanoke County Employee of the Year, and is deserving of special recognition by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and the citizens of Roanoke County for her outstanding contributions made during the year 1989. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation to Charlotte Poff for her excellent performance, and capable, loyal, and dedicated service to the citizens of Roanoke County; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County offers its congratulations to Charlotte Poff for being selected as Employee of the Year for 1989. On motion of Supervisor Nickens, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: NEW BUSINESS h Approval of proposed amendment to the charter and aareement for the consolidation of Roanoke County and Roanoke city A-41090-3 County Attorney Paul Mahoney explained that on March 13, 1990, the Board requested that Roanoke City Council consider April 10, 1990 23 8 - - a modification to the proposed consolidation agreement regarding the composition of the school board. This change would require an amendment to the proposed charter and would have to be presented to the General Assembly at its veto session on April 18. Roanoke City Council endorsed the amendment to the agreement and charter on April 2nd. Mr. Mahoney advised that the amendment would change the composition of the school board by the addition of two members, one appointed from the Town of Vinton and another appointed from either the County or City based upon school-age population. Supervisor Johnson suggested an amendment, adding the words "school district" pertaining to the old city and old county. He also requested that a memorandum of understanding be prepared for both localities to sign. He advised he had discussed this change with Delegate Chip Woodrum and Roanoke city Councilman Fitzpatrick and they had no opposition to the change. Supervisor Eddy read a prepared statement pointing out that he was opposed to continued use of the old city and old county boundary and the change to the proposed charter is based on the old lines. However, he advised that while he was opposed to using the old boundary lines, he would vote in favor of the change because it offered the County residents a larger representation on the School Board. Supervisor Robers suggested that the agreement could also contain language allowing the county teachers to continue teaching in county schools after consolidation. Mr. Mahoney 239 . April 10, 1990 - responded he would discuss this with the City Attorney and suggested that this be included in the memorandum of understanding. However, Supervisor Johnson questioned the legality of encumbering future school boards. Supervisor Robers moved' to approve the change to the charter and agreement regarding the number of school board members, as amended by Supervisor Johnson to include the words "School District" where appropriate, and further moved that a memorandum of understanding be prepared between Roanoke City and Roanoke County so there is no misunderstanding of the modification. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Robers NAYS: Supervisor Nickens Supervisor Nickens suggested that since Chairman Robers is now discussing future modifications to the agreement with the Roanoke City negotiating team, the original county negotiating team should be dissolved. Supervisor Johnson advised he felt that both localities should have an equal number of negotiators to discuss any issue. Chairman Robers responded that he would invite the individual supervisor who had requested each of the modifications to future negotiations. Supervisor Nickens moved Roanoke County negotiating team. following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None to dissolve the original The motion carried by the April 10, 1990 240-=: = ~ Approval of Solid Waste Grant and aDDropriation of matchinq funds. A-41090-4 Mr. Hodge reminded the board that this item had previously been discussed during work sessions and at a board meeting. Approval of the grant and $150,600 will match funds available from the Landfill Board. with the grant, the County will purchase an automated refuse truck and containers for a pilot commingled recycling program. staff recommended approval of the grant and funding. Supervisor McGraw moved to approve the matching grant and appropriate $150,600 from the unappropriated balance. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None .L. Request for aDpropriation of funds to renovate of the Revenue' s Office, Treasurer' s Office and commissioner Procurement. A-41090-S Mr. Hodge explained that there are heating and air conditioning problems in the Treasurer's and Commissioner of Revenue I s Offices and the windows cannot be opened to regulate the heat and air. There is also a leak in the Procurement Department which causes flooding, especially in heavy rains. Mr. Hodge recommended allocation of $56,000 to make these necessary 241 April 10, 1990 - repairs and replacements. Supervisor Eddy advised he understood the need to replace the air conditioning before the summer months, but questioned why the repairs to Procurement could not be included in the budget process. Supervisor Nickens replied that he felt - this should be fixed as soon as possible. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None h Request from the Roanoke Area SoaDbox Derby Ine. to construct a soapbox DerbY track at Walrond Park. This item was continued to April 24, 1990. ~ ReDort on concession aqreement authorizinq the Recreation Clubs and others to operate concession stands in Roanoke county. Assistant County Administrator John Chambliss reported that in 1984, the services of Woods, Rogers, Muse, Walker and Thornton were retained to investigate the practices employed elsewhere regarding the operation of concession stands and to recommend a policy for Roanoke County. The pol icy recOmmended that the lessee should have liability insurance naming the County as the beneficiary to protect the County from loss resulting April 10, 1990 242 - from operations over which the County is not supervising. It has - been determined that this type of coverage will cost approximately $250 per organization for an annual policy. staff recommended retaining the current policy regarding concession agreements and to expand the scope of coverage to include all concession operations at any County owned facility. Supervisor Nickens stated that he could not support this recommendation. He pointed out that volunteers spend many hours to raise funds that will go back to the county providing such things as uniforms. He also felt there were legal inconsistencies involved because all organizations are not required to provide the coverage. County Attorney Mahoney advised that the policy should be applied to all organizations who operate concessions. Supervisor Nickens moved that the County include in the budget the funds for the liability coverage for all organizations who operate concessions. In response to questions from Supervisor McGraw, Mr. Mahoney advised that this policy has not been applied to all organizations in the past. Supervisor McGraw expressed concern that there is no knowledge of how many organizations would be involved or what the costs might be for the coverage. Supervisor Nickens advised that the Risk Manager and County Attorney should investigate who needs the coverage before taking action. Supervisor Johnson moved to table the issue until the Board of Supervisors receives a report from the Risk Manager 24 3 April 10, 1990 ~ regarding the need for the coverage, what organizations would == need the coverage and what the costs would be to provide the coverage. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None h Request from the School Board for 8500,000 aDDropriation. A-41090-6 School Superintendent Bayes Wilson explained to the Board why the schools made the decision to go forward with the expanded Career Center Program when funds were not available. The School System planned to offset the costs from other areas in the budget. However, they were not able to reduce the number of positions anticipated, and had to add several special education teachers. Dr. Theodore Viars advised that the program has grown from 70 to 140 students and only 4 students have dropped out. One of the primary reasons for expanding the program to a full day was the travel time to transport the students to the old William Byrd School and to meet the needs of the students. Supervisor Eddy advised he was not opposed to the $500,000 appropriation for the project, but was concerned about the agreement that was made regarding the transfer of the finance operation from the schools to the County while leaving those funds in the school budget to meet the 5.2 percent salary adjustment. He felt the result of this agreement was increased April 10, 1990 24 4 - = costs and possible renovations ror ~ne aaa1t1onal Í1nance personnel. supervisor Johnson responded that committees have met for several years in an effort to consolidate services and this will accomplish one of those goals. The school system also needs the additional funds to meet healthcare costs for its employees. Mr. Hodge replied he will agree not to renovate space and will accommodate the additional personnel within· existing space. Following discussion of changes to the school board budget, Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the staff recommendation and appropriate the funds. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: supervisor Eddy ~ ADDrova1 of Resolution requestinq the U. S. Postal service to consider a "local government Dostal rate". R-41090-7 Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the prepared resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None RESOLUTION 41090-7 URGING THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE TO INSTITUTE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT POSTAL RATE WHEREAS, the united States Postal Service has filed notice for an increase in postage rates to be effective 2.45 April 10, 1990 -- upon ~ne approval of all appropriate bodies; and WHEREAS, such a postal increase will mandate a = significant financial impact on local county governments throughout the united states for essential services provided by local entities, i.e., tax notices, voter registration forms, jury duty summonses, jury duty pay, general payments for local counties, et. aI, including certain payments made by counties for the Federal Government; and WHEREAS, in essence, such a postal rate increase will be a form of "double taxation" on local county government taxpayers, for required governmental services; and WHEREAS, such a postal increase will cost the taxpayers of Roanoke County an estimated $38,557 additional in postal payments per year just to commence this services; and WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has endorsed the concept of a "local government postal rate". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors that it does hereby join the National Association of Counties (NACo) to request that the United States Postal Service strongly consider the institution of a "local government postal rate" as a part of its current Rate Filing in an effort to reduce the burden of cost increases in postal rates to local county government taxpayers. On motion of Supervisor Nickens, and carried by the following recorded vote: April 10, 1990 24 6 ~ AfES: NAYS: Supervisors ~ddy, MCGraW, JOhnSOn, N1ckens, Robers None IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES h Ordinance authorizinq the construction of a Dublic sanitary sewer system to serve a sDecial sanitary sewer serviee area including real estate alonq Hiqhfields and Lakedale Road, the cost thereof to be imDosed UDon certain abuttinq proDerty owners bY agreement, Drovidinq funds therefor. and directinq that an abstract of this ordinance be recorded showinq the amount that will be assessed against each such landowner. Mr. Mahoney reported that the intent of this ordinance is to authorize an agreement with the residents of the Highfields area to allow construction and financing of a sewer project. The second reading will be April 24, 1990. Supervisor Eddy asked for an opportunity to discuss with staff the ordinance that authorizes the financing and agreements with residents for public improvements. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve first reading of the ordinance. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers None 24 7 ~ April 10, 1990 - 2. orainance au~noriz1nq ~ne acceD~ance ana = aequisi tion of surplus real estate (Cave Sprinq Junior High School site) from the Roanoke County School Board, and further authorizing the conveyance of same to the Commonwealth of Virainia. Mr. Mahoney presented the staff report and advised that first reading for one of the parcels was held on March 27, 1990. However, it was later decided to include both parcels in the ordinance. He explained that the Virginia Department of Transportation is acquiring rights of way for the widening of Route 221, and this ordinance will authorize the acceptance and acquisition of the necessary property and the conveyance to the state. VDOT has offered $73,632 for one of the parcels and $63,220 for the other parcel. Second reading will be April 24, 1990. Supervisor McGraw moved to approve first reading of the ordinance. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS SUDervisor EddY: Expressed concern about the expansion of the reception honoring committee members and volunteer fire and rescue personnel. He felt that the costs had increased and that there might be better ways to recognize their efforts. He suggested that the board members look at other ways to express April 10, 1990 248 - ~ne1r apprec1at10n. supervisor Johnson: Announced that the report had been received from the consultants who studied the proposed consolidated school systems. They have advised that the neighborhood school concept is legal and, in their opinion, will continue to be legal. SUDervisor McGraw: Announced that Ann Hess, Chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, has asked for a discussion with Roanoke County regarding j oint water and sewer lines, and the possibility of other joint projects. He suggested a meeting between the Chairman, Vice Chairman and County Administrators of the two localities to discuss these issues, provided there are no legal impediments to such a meeting. supervisor Nickens: (1) Asked for an update at the April 24th meeting regarding progress of the new automated library system. (2) Asked if a letter had been sent to Mayor Taylor requesting joint funding of the therapeutics program because he had not yet received a response. IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA R-41090-8 Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 1 removed for a separate vote. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None 24 9 April 10, 1990 - Supervisor Johnson movea ~o approve ~~em ~. ~he motion - carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy RESOLUTION 41090-8 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. that the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for April 11, 1990 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 6, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - September 12, 1989, September 26, 1989, October 10, 1989. 2. Approval of Minutes - March 13, 1990, March 20, 1990. 3. Approval of Raffle Permit American Little League. Cave Spring 4. Confirmation of Committee Appointment to the Transportation and Safety Commission. 5. Approval of Raffler Permit - Cave Spring High School Knights Booster Club. 5. Approval of Raffle Permit North Cross School. 2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby April 10, 1990 25 0 - :=j authorized and direc~ea wnere requ1red by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this resolution. Items 2 through 5 approved on motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None Item 1 approved on motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alfred Powell, 3440 Franklin Street, spoke in opposition to recent spending decisions made by the Board of Supervisors. IN RE: REPORTS Supervisor Nickens moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None 1. Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance 2. General Fund Unappropriated Balance Z5 1 April 10, 1990 IN RE: oS . J:Soard cont1ngency l"una 4. Accounts Paid - March 1990 RECESS At 4:50 p.m., Chairman Robers declared a short recess. RECONVENEKENT At 5:10 Chairman Robers reconvened. ~ IN RE: IN RE: WORK SESSIONS ~ Budaet Work Session Mr. Hodge presented an overview of the proposed budget. Members of the School Board and Dr. Bayes Wilson were also present. He advised that the budget was based on priorities established by the Board of Supervisors as follows: Landfill and Recycling, Bond Improvements Plan, Employee Benefits, Economies/Efficiencies, Economic Development and Public Safety. The major accomplishments include a 5.2 percent salary increase for school and county personnel; establishment of a County Police Department, funding of five new police officers, construction of the Read Mountain Fire Station, expansion of the recycling program, funding of a market survey for county employees, funds for four new paramedic firefighters, funding for a zoning ordinance update and projects for the Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Hodge reported that the proposed budget for 1990- 9l is over $67 million, a 7.5% increase, generated from increased real estate and personal property tax assessments and increased April 10, 1990 252 - - user fees. Mr. Hodge recommended that the Spring Hollow Reservoir be placed on hold at this time since it was no longer a regional project. After discussion, the board members concurred that staff should go forward with the design and construction bids and funding methodology. supervisor Eddy suggested that the funding method be established before going forward with bids. They directed that staff bring back a report on the funding to the board on April 24, 1990, and that bids should go out shortly after that date. Regarding the landfill, Supervisor Johnson recommended increasing the tippage fee for private haulers. Mr. Hodge advised he has budgeted a 5.2% salary increase for all employees and implementation of a market survey to make employee salaries competitive with other localities, at a cost of $391,000. The Board members requested that the survey be brought to them for discussion prior to discussion with staff. supervisor Eddy stated that he felt the only positions that should be adjusted are those that are problems to fill. supervisors Nickens and Robers supported increased funding for economic development. Supervisors Nickens and Eddy advised they did not support hiring additional police officers at this time, while Supervisors McGraw and Johnson expressed support for the addition. Mr. Hodge presented a list of proposed capital projects for a possible bond issue in 1991. He advised these will be 253 April 10, 1990 included in the Cap1tal Improvement Plan process ana the p.lan will be updated. Several board members expressed support for a gradual reduction of the real estate tax rate. In response to a question from Supervisor McGraw regarding a possible real estate tax rate reduction, Mr. Hodge replied the reduction should become effective at the beginning of a calendar year. Supervisor Nickens asked if there was additional funding for a county supplement to Social Service salaries equal to the county salaries. He asked that funding be included in the budget and he would come back with a recommendation from the Social Services Board. Mr. Hodge responded he will meet with the Director of Social Services. other comments from board members included: (1) Supervisor Nickens asked that information concerning an amusement tax be considered; (2) Supervisor Eddy expressed concern about the continued lease-purchase of vehicles. Mr. Hodge advised there would be another budget work session on April 24, 1990 IN RE: RECESS At 6:30 p.m., Chairman Robers declared a dinner recess. == IN RE: RECONVENEMENT At 7:07 p.m., Chairman Robers reconvened the meeting. April 10, 1990 254 '~ - EVENING :::¡~:::¡:::¡lu~ IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS 490-1 Public Bearing and adoption of resolution to set the real estate tax rate at not more than $1.15 per $100 assessed valuation in Roanoke county. R-41090-9 The following citizens spoke regarding the real estate tax rate: 1. Shelby Thomason, 3938 Vauxhall Road S. W., representing the Roanoke County Education Association, spoke in support of increased school funding and in opposition to reducing the real estate tax rate. 2. David Courey, 3419 Ashmeade Drive asked that the real estate tax rate be decreased. 3. M. T. (Bud) McWhorter I President-elect of the Roanoke County Education Association, expressed concern about the schools' capital needs and requested full funding of all school requests. 4. Ann Motley, 5725 Oakland Blvd., advised she had received almost 500 signatures in the Hollins Magisterial District opposed to higher real estate assessments and the real estate tax rate for 1990. She asked for a reduction of the real estate tax rate. 5. Richard Garman, 3427 Greenland Avenue, a teacher and representative of the Roanoke County Education Association, l5 5 April 10, 1990 - requested that the persona~ aay ror ~eaChers De res~ored to ~he budget and that paraprofessional support for teachers be , reinstated. supervisor Robers moved to set the tax rate at $1.15 per $100 assessed valuation. Supervisor Eddy offered a substitute motion to set the tax rate for 1990 at $1.15 with instructions to the County Administrator to prepare the budget for 1990-91 based on revenues from $1.13 real estate tax rate. He explained that the tax rate is based on a calendar year and this would allow next year's budget to be prepared on the reduced rate. The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Johnson NAYS: Supervisors McGraw, Nickens, Robers Supervisor Nickens offered another substitute motion to set the real estate tax rate for 1990 at $1.15, but that on July 1, 1990, 2 cents will be set aside for capital improvements. He stated that he felt that the County's capital needs should be met if possible, and $270,000 could be set aside to meet these needs by this action. In response to a question from Supervisor Johnson, Mr. Hodge advised that if this motion passed, half of the money would come from the school budget and hal f from the county; and the capital funds would also be divided in half to meet the needs. Supervisor McGraw asked where the funds would be cut from in order to set aside additional money in the capital April 10, 1990 25 6 - - budget. Mr. Hodge responded that funds were set aside should the Board choose to cut the tax rate. He further advised he would reduce the landfill account if the Board reduces the real estate tax rate. Following discussion on where the budget cuts would be made to reduce the tax rate, the motion was defeated by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Nickens NAYS: Supervisors McGraw, Robers Supervisor Nickens offered another substitute motion to set the 1990 calendar year real estate tax rate of $1.15 and that the County Administrator be instructed to bring back the 1990-91 balanced budget to reflect a tax rate of $1.13. Mr. Hodge advised that this would not have a negative impact on either the school or county budget and no cuts would be made to either the schools or county programs. Supervisor Nickens moved to close debate and call for the question. The motion carried by the following recorded vote~ AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None Supervisor Nickens substitute motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: Supervisor McGraw RESOLUTION 41090-9 SETTING THE TAX RATE ON . '-5 7 :.. April 10, 1990 REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1990 - BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 1990, and ending December 31, 1990, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of 81.15 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable real estate and mobile homes classified by Sections 58.1-3200, 58.1-3201, and 58.1-3506.B of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, situate in Roanoke County. On substitute motion of Supervisor Nickens to set the 1990 calendar year real estate tax rate of $1.15 and that the County Administrator be instructed to bring back 1990-91 balanced budget to reflect a tax rate of $1.13, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: Supervisor McGraw 490-2 Public Hearing and adoption of a resolution to set the personal property tax rate at not more than $3.50 per $100 assessed valuation in Roanoke County. R-41090-10 No citizens spoke on this issue. Supervisor Nickens moved to set the personal property tax rate at $3.50 per $100 assessed value. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers April 10, 1990 258 - NArs. None - 490-3 Public Hearing and adoption of a resolution to set the machinery and tools tax rate of not more than $3.00 per $100 assessed valuation in Roanoke County. R-41090-10 There were no citizens to speak on this issue. Supervisor Johnson moved to set the machinery and tools tax rate at $3.00 per $100 assessed value. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None RESOLUTION 41090-10 SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON ALL CLASSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1990 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia as follows: 1. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 1990, and ending December 31, 1990, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of $3.50 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property, excluding all those classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined in sections 58.1-3504 and 58.1-3505 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, but including the property separately classified by Sections 58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502, 58.1-3506 in the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, located in this County on January 1, 1990, and tangible personal property including the property separately classified by 259 April 10, 1990 ~ections 58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502, 58.1-3506 in the 1950 Code or Virginia, as amended, of public service corporations based upon the assessed value thereof fixed by the state Corporation Commission and duly certified. 2 That there be, and there hereby is, established as a separate class of personal property in Roanoke County those items of personal property set forth in Sections 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery and tools. - 3. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 1990 and ending December 31, 1990, be and hereby is, set for a tax rate of $3.00 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property as herein established as a separate classification for tax purposes and as more fully defined by Sections 58.1-3507 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery and tools. On motion of Supervisor Nickens to set the personal property tax rate at $3.50, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None On motion of Supervisor Johnson to set the machinery and tools tax rate at $3.00, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisor Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: ADJOURNMENT April 10, 1990 26 0 - - ~uperv1sor Jonnson movea to adJourn at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None R~ers. Chairman =