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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1990 - Regular October 23, 1990 73 8 - . Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24018 October 23, 1990 The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the Fourth Tuesday, and the second regularly scheduled meeting of the month of October, 1990. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Robers called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Robers, Vice Chairman Steven A. McGraw, Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, Bob L. Johnson, Harry C. Nickens MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; 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, Mary H. Allen, Clerk to the Board; Anne Marie Green, Information Officer . IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by the Reverend Michael Meloy, 73 9 October 23, 1990 - - windsor Hills united Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS Supervisor Nickens moved to postpone Public Hearings 1090-2 and 1090-3 to allow the planning staff and the petitioners to meet with citizens in the area. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None County Administrator Elmer Hodge added Item 7 under New Business, Approval of Amendment to Parks and Recreation Policy regarding youth athletics. IN RE: . PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS h Resolution of congratulations to Roland E. Cook Elementary School UDon its 75th anniversary R-l02390-1 Principal Ron Weaver and School Superintendent Bayes wilson were present to accept the resolution. Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None October 23, 1990 740 - RESOLUTION 102390-1 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO ROLAND E. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the Roland E. Cook Elementary School has been meeting the educational needs of the children of the Vinton area for 75 years, having opened its doors in 1915; and WHEREAS, the facility was originally known as the . Vinton School, and was built at a cost to the County of less than $3,000; and WHEREAS, the Roland E. Cook Elementary School is the oldest school in the Eastern part of the County, and was named for Roland Eugene Cook, who served as Superintendent of Roanoke County Schools from 1906 to 1945; and WHEREAS, there have been periods during the past 75 years that the school served as the only educational facility for all ages of children in the Vinton area; and WHEREAS, there are thousands of graduates of the School throughout the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ~ESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, on its behalf and on behalf of all the residents of Roanoke County, congratulates the faculty, staff and pupils of the ROLAND E. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the School; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors extends its deepest wishes for a bright future for both the 74' October 23, 1990 -- - Roland E. Cook Elementary School and the many children who were educated in its classrooms. On motion of Supervisor Nickens, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ~ Recoqnition of Kozaburo Ishikawa from the JaDanese Local Government Center in New York Assistant County Administrator Don Myers introduced Mr. Ishikawa, who expressed appreciation to Roanoke County for hosting a city planner from Japan i~ an exchange program. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS h Resolution of SUpDort for Virqinia Tech I s involvement in the Hotel Roanoke/Conference Center project. R-102390-2 Mr. Hodge stated that this resolution will commit no funds and will only express the Board's support for this project. Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the fOllowing recorded vote: AYES: supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers . NAYS: None RESOLUTION 102390-2 EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE INVOLVEMENT OF VIRGINIA TECH IN THE HOTEL October 23, 1990 742 - ROANOKE/CONFERENCE CENTER PROJECT - WHEREAS, the Hotel Roanoke has been a landmark in the Roanoke Valley for over 100 years, and WHEREAS, the Hotel Roanoke has provided to the City of Roanoke substantial tax revenues and is a tourism asset to the entire Roanoke Valley, and WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Tech recognizes the opportunities to develop training, continuing education, conferences and conventions in the Roanoke Valley, and WHEREAS, the current owner, Virginia Tech Real Estate Foundation, Inc., and the City have agreed to begin construction of a conference center and to seek a developer to renovate the Hotel to its a first class facility, and WHEREAS, Roanoke County recognizes and supports this project as vital to the future economic gt:0wth of Roanoke City and an important project to the entire Valley. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, expresses its strong support for the continued involvement of Virginia Tech in construction and renovation of the Hotel Roanoke/Conference Center, and FURTHER, the Board directs that copies of this resolution be forwarded to officials of Roanoke City and Virginia Tech, and that a copy be forwarded to the Honorable Douglas Wilder, Governor of Virginia and the Roanoke Valley legislative delegation. On motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by the . 743 October 23, 1990 - - following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ~ Appropriation of funds to cover the loss of state grant funds for the arts. A-102390-3 Director of Management and Budget Reta Busher explained that on June 26, 1990, the Board of Supervisors accepted the commission for the Arts Challenge Grant of $4,250. This grant would be divided between the Arts Council of the Roanoke Valley and the Roanoke Symphony with a County appropriation of $2,500 for each organization. On September 28, staff was notified that due to state budget cuts, the grants have been eliminated for 1990-91. Staff recommended that the Board appropriate the additional $4,250 due to the fact that the organizations have already developed their operating budget to include the grant funds. Supervisor Nickens advised he felt the County had fulfilled its commitment with the $2,500, and moved to deny the funds. the motion was defeated by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Nickens NAYS: Supervisors Eddy, Johnson, Robers Supervisor Robers advised he felt that cultural events were important to economic development and would support the appropriation. Supervisor Johnson agreed, but advised that in October 23, 1990 14 4 . - the future, state budget cuts should not be made up with local funds. Supervisor Robers moved to appropriate the funds. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None L. Authorization to uþqrade ComÞuter Aided DisÞatch System for Þolice, fire and rescue. A-102390-4 Director of Management Information Services Oscar Bryant advised that the vendor of the County's computer hardware has offered promotions and incentives to upgrade the Computer Aided Dispatch System which will be more cost efficient to maintain. The monthly operating expenses for the County will be reduced by $50.00 if we agree to the lease/purchase agreement for a five- year period. After that time, the savings will be $1400. In response to a question from Supervisor Johnson, Mr. Bryant advised the computer was originally purchased in 1982. Supervisor Nickens moved to authorize the upgrade of the Computer Aided Dispatch System. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None .L. AÞÞroval of Leqislative Program. A-102390-5 145 October 23, 1990 - - County Attorney Paul Mahoney reported that he had compiled the legislative requests from Board members and the county staff. They include: (1) One Tax Bill for County and Town Taxes; (2) Returning to localities a portion of the Virginia lottery proceeds; (3) Authorization for local governments to assess user charges to recover the costs of a stormwater management program; (4) A request to extend the time for securing a qualifying industry for industrial access road funds; (5) state funding goal of 80/20 reimbursement for administrative costs of Human Services needs; (6) Requirement of a current rabies certification as a prerequisite for an animal license and allowing animal control vehicles to be equipment with flashing warning lights; (7) Amendment to Section 64.1-157 concerning payment of debts of an estate; and (8) Request for funding for the construction of the . Regional Forensic Science Laboratory. Supervisor Eddy presented three additional items that he requested for the legislative program. He also questioned the need for flashing lights on animal control vehicles. Following discussion, there was Board consensus to vote on each of Supervisor Eddy's recommended additions. Supervisor Eddy moved to request authorization to limit real estate assessment increases each year. The motion was defeated by a four to one voice vote. Supervisor Eddy moved to request a limitation in the authority of the courts to overturn zoning decisions. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Eddy moved to request local option to tax bingo October 23, 1990 746 - permits. The motion carried by a four to one voice vote. Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the legislative program with the two additions adopted by the Board and the elimination of the request for flashing lights for animal control vehicles. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Robers NAYS: Supervisor Nickens h Recommendation on Reqional AirÞort Commission membership. A-102390-6 Mr. Hodge reported that the Board of Supervisors had previously directed him to study other regional airport commission and bring to them a recommendation for future appointments. He advised that after discussion with other communities he recommended a small commission with one elected off icial from each governing body and the remaining membership composed of citizens from the business community with business, finance or marketing expertise. He recommended that a committee be appointed with representatives from Roanoke City, Roanoke County and the Airport Manager to study the issue and bring a recommendation back to both Roanoke City and Roanoke County. He pointed out that he did not recommend changes to County appointments unless there was a similar change to the City appointments. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the staff 747 October 23, "1990 - recommendation. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ~ Memorandum of understandinq reqardinq assignment of School Dersonnel, Consolidation Agreement Supervisor Nickens moved to table this issue. Following discussion, County Attorney Paul Mahoney ruled the motion out of order because there was no main motion on the floor. Supervisor Nickens moved to strike the item from the agenda. Supervisor Nickens also offered a substitute motion to table the issue. The substitute motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens NAYS: Supervisor Robers L... Approval of Amendment to Parks and Recreation policy reqarding non county to ÞarticiDate in Youth Athletics Proqram R-102390-7 Mr. Hodge explained that this amendment modifies the policy . regarding non-county residents participating in county athletic programs and would allow non-county students who attend county schools to participate in county athletic programs. Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: October 23, 1990 74 8 - - AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None . RESOLUTION NO. 102390-7 AMENDING AND REENACTING THE POLICIES RELATING TO NON- COUNTY RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY ATHLETIC PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore established policies relating to participation in County athletic programs by residents outside the boundaries of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to revise and amend said policies in order to provide the opportunity for certain non-county residents to participate in County athletic programs upon certain terms and conditions; and . WHEREAS, the Board desires to revise the participation policy in Roanoke County Athletic Leagues to facilitate the formation of teams; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to revise said policies by amending Resolution No. 1585, adopted August 17, 1976. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia: 1. That the provisions of County policies relating to the participation of non-residents in County athletic programs remain in full force and effect: 2. That said policies be amended and reenacted by allowing . non-resident youth, who are currently attending Roanoke County 149 October 23, 1990 - public schools, to participate in Roanoke County athletic programs upon the following conditions: a. That each individual participant be currently enrolled in a Roanoke County pUblic school: b. That the County Administrator, upon the advice of the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, shall have . the right to deny such participation if, in his sole judgement, a County resident would otherwise be unable to participate in that athletic program. 3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES h Or.dinance at the request of Roanoke Gas ComDany to . share a County water line easement. There was no discussion of this issue. Supervisor Nickens 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: APPOINTMENTS October 23, 1990 75 0 - h EXDlore Advisorv Committee Supervisor Nickens advised that he was appointing Trixie Averill from the North side of the Roanoke River and James L. Trout from the South side of the Roanoke River. Following discussion, there was board consensus to establish a deadline of November 13, 1990 for appointments to the committee. ~ Recyclinq Advisory Committee Supervisor Johnson nominated Supervisor Eddy to represent the Board of Supervisors on this· committee. A deadline of November 13 was also established for appointments to this committee. IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA R-l02390-8 Supervisor Eddy asked that item 5 be removed for discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 5 removed for a separate vote. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A DIRECTOR HIGHWAY CONNECTION BETWEEN VIRGINIA TECH AND 1-81. Supervisor Eddy expressed concern about resolution which would establish this program as priority by the Board of Supervisors. adopting a a funding 75 1 October 23, 1990 - - Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: . AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy RESOLUTION 102390-8 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K - 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 October 23, 1990, designated as Item K- Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in sa~d section designated Items 1 through 7, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - September 25, 1990, October 9, 1990 2. Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the Explore Advisory Committee. 3. Request for acceptance of Mill Pond Drive and Kingsmill Drive into the VDOT Secondary System. 4. Acceptance of water and sanitary sewer facilities serving Heather Park. 5. Resolution of support for a direct highway connection between Va. Tech and I-81 6. Request to increase Petty Cash for Youth Haven II. 7. Donation of drainage easement from Norma Jean and Glenda Gale Holbrook. . 2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized October 23, 1990 752 - 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 approve resolution with Item #5 removed for discussion, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt resolution in Item #5 after discussion, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy RESOLUTION 102390-S.d EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECT HIGHWAY LINK BETWEEN THE ROANOKE VALLEY AND VIRGINIA TECH WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia have previously gone on record in support of the proposed direct highway connection between Virginia Tech and the Roanoke Valley, and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has included this project in its six-year plan for transportation improvements, and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation is continuing preliminary environmental studies on a proposed route. 753 October 23, 1990 - NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors reaff irms it support for the highway and urges continued state support for planning, environmental and engineering studies along the proposed route. On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy RESOLUTION 102390-8.b REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF MILL POND DRIVE AND KINGSMILL DRIVE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the proceedings herein, and upon the application of Mill Pond Drive, from its west intersection with Millwheel Drive to the end of the cul-de-sac, for a distance of 0.10 miles, and Kings Mill Drive from its ~est intersection of Millwheel Drive to the end of the . cul-de-sac for a distance of 0.12 miles to be accepted and made a part of the Secondary System of State Highways under Section 33.1-229 of the Virginia State Code. 2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements and a fifty (50) foot right-of-way for said roads have heretofore been dedicated by virtue of a certain map\maps known as October 23, 1990 754 - Woodbridge Section 11 SUbdivision which map was recorded in Plat . . Book 11, Page 145, of the records of the Clerk's Offlce of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, on May 18, 1989 and that by reason of the recordation of said map no report from a Board of Viewers, nor consent or donation of right-of-way from the abutting property owners is necessary. The Board hereby guarantees said right-of-way for drainage. 3. That said roads known as Mill Pond Drive and Kingsmill Drive and which are shown on a certain sketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and the same are hereby established as public roads to become a part of the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County, only from and after notification of official acceptance of said street or highwa~ by the Virginia Department of Transportation. On motion of Supervisor Johnson to approve resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS SuÞervisor Eddv: (1) Welcomed Allied Signal, a new company that will be locating in Roanoke County. (2) Explained that the ribbon he and Supervisor Robers were wearing was in recognition and support for drug free youth programs. (3) Announced he will be meeting with citizens from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. 755 October 23, 1990 - several nights during the week of October 29 to answer questions regarding the consolidation agreement. (4) Reported that he understood there was a rumor being circulated as a result of a memorandum he sent that he was suggesting changing the boundary lines for the second vote for those areas in the Catawba · Magisterial District to join Salem. He advised this was untrue. Supervisor Johnson: Announced that the Airport Commission has received a proposal to use airport property for a new soccer facility. He asked the Clerk to set up a presentation for the November 13, 1990 board meeting. supervisor McGraw: (1) Announced that the VACo Search Committee will meet Thursday, October 25, 1990 to make their final recommendation for a new Executive Director from the four final candidates. (2) Thanked Delegate Richard Cranwell for hosting a meeting for the Blue Ridge Region and advised there were 110 participants. (3 ) Reminded those present that the · Board has not yet taken a vote on the rezoning for Allied Signal. (4) Reported that he felt that the second vote for Catawba citizens to join the City of Salem was meaningless without an agreement with the City of Salem on the cost. SUDervisor Robers: Stated that the $16 million and moratorium offer is still on the table regarding the second vote. He suggested that if consolidation passes, negotiations could continue after the election. IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS · October 23, 1990 756 - h Rich Boehler, 314C Honevwood Lane S. w. Mr. Boehler asked for assistance from Roanoke County in expanding the services of CORTRAN and RADAR, and to providetransportation from Monday through Friday until 6:15. staff was directed to investigate and bring back a report and recommendation on November 13, 1990. ~ Marielayna Rossillo, community Advocate for disabled, Ms. Rossillo spoke in support of Mr. Boehler's request for expanding the services provided by CORTRAN and RADAR. L. Lee Blair, 7713 Old Mill Forest, Co-chairman of CARE, Ms. Blair thanked Supervisor Robers for his support of consolidation and thanked Supervisor Eddy for setting up meetings for citizens regarding the consolidation agreement. .L. Becky Fariss, 5123 Crossbow Circle, Ms. Fariss spoke in support of the Memo of Understanding regarding school teachers assignments if consolidation passes. IN RE: REPORTS Supervisor Nickens moved to ret:eive 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 3. Board Contingency Fund 75 7 October 23, 1990 - 4. Analysis of Income and Exp~nse for the three months ended September 30, 1990. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:20 Supervisor Eddy moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (7) for consultation with legal counsel regarding settlement negotiations with the City of Salem. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Johnson, Nickens NAYS: Supervisors McGraw, Robers IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION R-l02390-9 At 5:20 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to return to open session and adopt the resolution certifying the Executive Session. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None RESOLUTION 102390-9 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 October 23, 1990 75 8 - 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 executive 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 executive meeting which this certification resolution applies, and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor ~ickens, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: RESPONSE TO THE CITY OF SALEM REGARDING THEIR OFFER OF JULY 10, 1990 Supervisor Nickens moved that a communication be sent to Mayor Jim Taliaferro, City of Salem, declining their $6 million offer of July 10, 1990 as settlement for those areas in the Catawba Magisterial District who could join the City of Salem 159 October 23, 1990 - if consolidation passes. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None EVENING SESSION (7:00 P.M.) IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1090-1 Public Hearing and adoption of resolution supporting tax exemption of property owned by Roanoke Rebos and used for charitable and benevolent purposes on a nonprofit basis. R-l02390-10 County Attorney Paul Mahoney reported that in 1989, Roanoke Rebos requested adoption of a resolution supporting tax exemption by the General Assembly. Because of concerns expressed by the Commissioner of the Revenue, the Board declined to take action at that time. Officials of Roanoke Rebos have met with the commissioner and the County Attorney's Office to explain their organization. The Commissioner of the Revenue no longer opposes their designation as a qualified tåx-exempt organization. John Turner, speaking on behalf of Roanoke Rebos, explained that Roanoke Rebos provides assistance to people afflicted with alcoholism and is supported completely by individual contribution with no community funding. He explained that they desire a 75% tax exemption with the remaining 25% to pay for county-provided services. October 23, 1990 76 0 - . Supervisor Eddy moved to adopt the resolution requesting a tax exemption of 75% and that the resolution be forwarded to the General Assembly. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None RESOLUTION 102390-10 SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY OF ROANOKE REBOS, INC. AS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, Roanoke Rebos, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whi.ch provides meeting space for approximately 500 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings per year. and personnel support for recovering alcoholics in the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, Roanoke Rebos, Inc. owns real estate located in the Windsor Hills district of Roanoke County which is occupied by a full time resident manager and which is used as the site for its sponsored AA meetings; and WHEREAS, the real and personal property used exclusively for chari table and benevolent purposes by a qualifying organization shall be exempt from taxation as authorized by Article X, Section 6 (a) (6) of the Constitution of Virginia, pursuant to Section 58.1-3650 of the Code of Virginia, upon action by the General Assembly of Virginia and for so long as such organization is . operated not for profit and the property so exempt is used in accordance with the purpose for which the organization is classified; and 161 October 23, 1990 '- WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has considered the following factors before the adoption of this resolution in support of the tax exempt status of Roanoke Rebos, Inc. as follows: 1. That Roanoke Rebos, Inc. is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 2. That no current annual alcoholic beverage license for serving alcoholic beverages has been issued by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to Roanoke Rebos, Inc. for use on the organization's property; and 3. That no director or officer of Roanoke Rebos, Inc. is paid any compensation for service in such position with the organization; and 4. That no part of the net¡ earnings of Roanoke Rebos inures to the benefit of any individual. All of the income or assets to fund the services provided by Roanoke Rebos, Inc. is generated by funds received from donations or contributions; and 5. Roanoke Rebos, Inc. provides services for the common good of the public in the form of providing physical locations for meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous and personnel support for recovering alcoholics in the Roanoke Valley; and 6. No part of the activities of Roanoke Rebos, Inc. involves carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. Roanoke Rebos, Inc. does not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any . October 23, 1990 762 - candidate for public office; and 7. Roanoke Rebos, Inc. has no rule, regulation, policy, or practice which discriminates on the basis of religious - conviction, race, sex or national origin; and 8. There are no other criteria, facts or circumstances which this Board of Supervisors deems pertinent to the adoption of this re~olution. . WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposed resolution was held on October 23, 1990, five (5) days after publication of notice of such public hearing in the Roanoke Times and World- News on October 17, 1990. THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County as follows: 1. That this Board supports the request of Roanoke Rebos, Inc. for exemption from taxation of its real and personal property pursuant to Article X, Section 6 (a) (6) of the Constitution of Virginia and the provision of Chapter 36 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. .. . 2. That the County Admlnlstrator is directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the members of the General Assembly representing the County of Roanoke and other political jurisdictions within the Roanoke Valley with the request that the proper legislation be introduced in the General Assembly to achieve the purposes of this resolution. 3. The effective date of this resolution shall be October 23, 1990. 763 October 23, 1990 - - On motion of Supervisor Eddy to adopt resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1090-2 An ordinance to rezone 1.301 acres from R-l to R- 3 to allow apartments, located on Feather Road at VA 24, Vinton Magisterial District, upon the petition of W. E. Cundiff. Supervisor Nickens moved to postpone this hearing to allow . the staff and petitioners to meet with the area residents. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None 1090-3 An ordinance to rezone 12.3 acres from R-l to R-E to allow a golf course, located along Wolf Creek between Hardy Road and VA 24, Vinton Magisterial District, upon the petition of Steve Brown. Supervisor Nickens moved to postpone this hearing to allow the staff and petitioners to meet with area residents. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: " AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None 1090-4 An ordinance to rezone approximately 125 acres October 23, 1990 764 - from M-l to M-2 and amend the Future Land Use Plan map designation of approximately 175 acres from Development to principal Industrial to allow industrial development, located south of the intersection of US 11/460 (West Main street) and Route 612 (Barley Dri~e) and adjacent to and west of the N&W Railway, Catawba Magisterial District, upon the petition of the Industrial Development Authority. 0-102390-11 Director of Planning and Zoning Terry Harrington presented the staff report. He advised this was a request by the Industrial Development Authority. He announced that the rezoning request was to facilitate the sale of the property to Allied Signal to construct a manufacturing plant. He reported that three citizens spoke at the Planning Commission Public Hearing. The Planning Commission recommended approval of both the land use amendment and the rezoning. Ed Natt, attorney for the Indu$trial Development Authority, announced that the first phase of the manufacturing plant will be 175,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space. They will ultimately employ between 200 and 300 employees in two shifts. He further advised that Allied Signal will meet or exceed all government environmental regulations. The following citizens spoke: 1. Ken Winslow. 5428 Yale Drive, lives adjacent to the proposed rezoning. His concerns were the possibility of the use of asbestos in the brake shoes that would be manufactured and the type of metals that would be used. He also asked when the final phase would be completed and how many employees would be hired . 765 October 23, 1990 - = from the Roanoke area. 2. Susan Tabb. 4026 Gladden Road. Salem. also expressed concern about the negative environmental impact. She requested a postponement of the rezoning until more is known about Allied Signal. John Coxeter, Allied Signal, was present, and advised that the company will not make brake shoes with asbestos nor will the company use chromium. He responded that the second phase will depend upon the economy and that most of the employees will be hired locally. Supervisor McGraw requested that Allied Signal set up a meeting wi th the residents in the neighborhood and Mr. Natt responded they will set up a meeting within 30 days. Supervisor McGraw moved to approve the rezoning with conditions. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ORDINANCE 102390-11 TO AM~ND THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 175 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 460 AND ROUTE 612 (BARLEY DRIVE) AND ARE ADJACENT TO AND WEST OF THE NORFOLK , SOUTHERN RAILROAD, IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM DEVELOPMENT TO PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIAL AND TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM M-l TO THE ZONING CLASS- IFICATION M-2 WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY. WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on September 25, 1990, and the second reading and public hearing was October 23, ·1990 766 - held on October 23, 1990; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on October 2, 1990; and, WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Future Land Use Plan map designation of certain tracts of real estate containing approximately 175 acres owned by Salem-West Corporation, George H. Fitzwater, and Proper- ties, Inc. and located south of the intersection of Route 460 and Route 612 (Barley Drive) adjacent to and west of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad in the Catawba Magisterial District be changed from Development to Principal Industrial; and 2. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing approximately 125 acres (a portion of the property identified in paragraph 1 above), as described herein, owned by Salem-West Corporation and located south of the intersection of Route 460 and Route 612 (Barley Drive) and bounded by properties of Mary W. Bohon (DB 629, Page 501), Helen Cox Richards (WB 27, Page 808), a 50' right-of-way, and the . remaining property of Salem-West Corporation, in the Catawba Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of M-1, Light Industrial District, to the zoning classification of M-2, General Industrial District. 3. That this action is taken upon the application of the 767 è; October 23, 1990 - - Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County. 4. That the applicant has voluntarily proffered in writing the following conditions which the· Board of Supervisors hereby accepts: a) That the use of the property will be limited to the manufacture and assembly of products. b) That vehicular access will be limited to Route 11/460. No vehicular access will be permitted off of Yale Drive. Rail access will be permitted to the property. c) The height of the principal structures, regulated by the provisions of the ordinance, on the premises shall not exceed 60 feet measured from the ground level at the structure. d) A buffer zone shall be established from any principal structure, or outside storage facility to any property line adjoining existing residentially zoned property. This buffer zone shall be a minimum of 200 feet. . e) The measured noise emissions from the facility shall not exceed an average of 80 dba over a 1 hour test period at the property line adjoining any existing residentially zoned or residentially used property. f) Lighting shall be directed away from any adjoining residential property. Lighting poles shall not exceed 40 feet in height measured from the ground and shall not exceed a lumen level of approximately 4 foot candles at the pavement level. 5. That said real estate is more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at Corner 23, an iron pin located in an old fence line and being the common corner with the south line of a 50 foot right-of-way and also, being a common corner with Daniel Wentworth Richards; thence, with the south line of said right-of-way in an easterly direction N. 86° 39' 49" E. 951.31' in all to Corner 24, an iron pin; thence, continuing with the east line in a northerly line N. 10° 51' ~7" W. 837.94' to Corner 25, an iron pin; thence, leaving said 50 foot right- of-way and with property of Daniel Wentworth Richards, October 23, 1990 76 8 - deceased (DB 869, Page 171); thence, in an easterly direction 74° 36' 05" E. 1,493.81' to Corner 26, an iron pin; thence, N. 30° 25' 23" E. 206.00'; thence, N. 17° 20 ' 23" E. 263 . 00 '; thence, S. 10° 55 ' 57" E. 2,192.44' (along zoning line) bearing left of Corner 16 and an iron pin; thence, continuing in a westerly direction S. 13° 45' 07" W. approximately 1,192.90 feet to Corner 17; thence to 18 (maple snag) N. 69° 43' 04" W.; thence, N. 76° 46' 26" W. 1,226.95' passing through a gum tree; thence, N. 83° 29' 15" W. 1,562.54' to Corner 20 and existing iron pin; thence, N. 3° 16' 13" W. 369.48' to Corner 21 and existing iron pin; thence, N. 88° 55' 47" E. 433.61' to Corner 22 and white oak tree at spring; thence, N. 7° 14' 53" W. 629.52' to the Place of Beginning (Tax Map Nos. 64.02-2-51, 64.02-2- 52, and part of 64.02-2-50). 6. 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. On motion of Supervisor McGraw to adopt ordinance, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, MCGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None . 1090-5 An ordinance rezoning 7.35 acres from RE Residential to M-2 Manufacturing to construct a contractor office and equipment storage located on Catawba Valley Drive in the Catawba Magisterial District upon the request of Lacy G. Alexander. (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 1990) 0-102390-12 Mr. Harrington presented the staff report. He advised that the acreage that is being requested for rezoning has been decreased from 7.35 to approximately 4-1/2 acres. He reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial in September because the rezoning was inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan . 769 October 23, 1990 - - which places this area in a Rural Preserve category. Bonnie Alexander and Lacy Alexander were present. In response to questions, they advised that the construction entrance met Virginia Department of Transportation requirements and that probably only one piece of heavy equipment will be stored most of the time. Speaking in support of the proposed rezoning were Danny Kane, 3140 Forest Acre Trail; Joyce Blevins, 2543 Catawba Valley Drive, Lois Ferguson, 8062 Bradshaw Road and Ed Kohinke, 6913 Bradshaw Road. Supervisor Eddy expressed concern about the use of the site as a contractor's storage area. Supervisor McGraw advised he was also concerned but pointed out that the acreage to be rezoned has been reduced and the rezoning will improve Route 311. Supervisor McGraw moved to approve the rezoning of 4.267 acres with conditions. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: Supervisor Eddy ORDINANCE 102390-12 TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A ~ 4.267 ACRE TRACT OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CATAWBA VALLEY DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH CARVINS COVE ROAD, (PART OF TAX MAP NO. 25.00-2-1) IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF R-E TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF M-2 WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE APPLICATION OF LACY G. ALEXANDER October 23, 1990 770 - WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 28, 1990, and the second reading and public hearing was . held October 23, 1990; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on September 4, 1990; and, WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing ~ 4.267 acres, as described herein, and located on the west side of Catawba Valley Drive approximately 1,000 feet south of its intersection with Carvins Cove Road, (Part of Tax Map Number 25.00-2-1) in the Catawba Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of R- E, Residential Estate District, to the zoning classification of M-2, General Industrial District. 2. That this action is taken upon the application of Lacy G. Alexander. 3. That the owner has voluntarily proffered in writing the following conditions which the Board of Supervisors hereby accepts: a) Facility will be used for a - contractors' equipment storage yard as listed under ordinance Sec. 21-24-2A . (B) and associated office uses. No other industrial district uses under Sec. 21-24-2A will be permitted. 111 October 23, 1990 - - b) Type D screening and buffering shall be installed and maintained along north, west, and south borders. The east border facing VA 311 shall be screened by Type D plantings. c) One Virginia Department of Transportation commercial entranceway only. 4. That said real estate is more fully described as . follows: BEGINNING at a point on the west side of Route 311 (also known as Catawba Valley Drive); thence, N. 83 deg. 31' 55" E. 198.96 feet to a point; thence a new line through Burruss Timber Associates S. 6 deg. 28 ' 05" E. 1077.93 feet to a point; thence with another new line N. 72 deg. 02' W. 206.34 feet to a point on the west right-of-way of Route 311; thence with Route 311 the following eight courses: N. 3 deg. 25' W. 207.73 feet; N. 14 deg. 30' W. 128.00 feet; N. 7 deg. 30' W. 155.00 feet; N. 11 deg. 45' W. 108.00 feet; curve to the right (Radius = 1457.4 feet; Bearing = N. 6 deg. 10' W; Chord = 255.00 feet; Arc = 255.33 feet); N. 1 deg. 25' 30" E. 215.00 feet; N. 13 deg. 30' W. 118.00 feet; N. 3 deg. 10' 10" E. 18.50 feet to the point of BEGINNING and containing 4.267 acres, all as more particularly shown on a plat dated June 15, 1990, revised September 25, 1990, prepared by John D. Abbott, P.E., C.L.S., entitled "Survey for Alexander & Son Contractors." 5. 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. On motion of Supervisor McGraw to adopt ordinance and rezone 4.267 acres, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: Supervisor Eddy . October 23, 1990 772 - 1090-6 An ordinance to amend the proffered conditions on 2.25 acres, to construct a retail drive-thru window, located at 4515 Brambleton Avenue, Windsor Hills Magisterial District, upon the request of Springwood Associates. (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 1990) 0-102390-13 Mr. Harrington presented the staff report and explained that the petitioners are requesting a drive-thru window and a second entrance to serve the development. The significant impact factors included traffic circulation. The second entrance is inconsistent with County policy to· limit the number of access points on arterial highways. Mr. Harrington stated that under the original concept plan approved in June 1988, the access served two parking areas with a one way loop at the south end providing an exit for the upper parking area. The proposed concept plan adds a drive-thru window with traffic flowing opposite the general pattern. The second entrance alleviates some of the problem but the pattern already approved would become more circuitous and potentially disruptive with the addition of a second entrance and drive-thru facility. In addition, based on the modified concept plan, the parking space requirements could not be met, and additional stormwater management may be required. The Planning Commission recommended denial by a unanimous vote. In response to a question from Supervisor Nickens, Mr. Harrington advised that there is one entrance now and a second entrance that the petitioner constructed without the County's 773 . October 23, 1990 - permission, but is approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Michael Smeltzer, attorney for the petitioner responded there has always been two entrances because there were originally two houses. Richard Burrows, Burrows Inc. a consultant in traffic and transportation planning, stated that the modification to the plan would add 300 trips per day, but would not be new traffic generated. He analyzed the traffic conditions during the peak hour of 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The original rezoning would produce 150 trips to the site and the new proposal would add 30 additional trips. Ninety would be entering the site and 90 would be leaving the site. The seconð entrance would also help emergency services entering the site. Mr. Burrows felt that the site could accommodate the additional trips. The drive-thru would generate 30 trips during the peak hour. The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment to the proffered conditions: (1) Sandra B. Lewis, 4788 Chippenham Drive, S. W., (2) John P. Lewis, 4788 Chippenham Drive, S. W., (3) Van Sewell, 4557 Chippenham Drive, S. W., (4) Nancy C. Snodgrass, 4579 Shrewsbury Court, They were opposed because of additional vehicular traffic, increased stormwater and erosion, increased traffic near the residential property, and decreased property values. The residents feel they were promised a 25 foot buffer with trees and the remaining buffer is actually the fire lane. · October 23, 1990 774 - Supervisor Nickens asked the staff to meet with the Virginia Department of Transportation to address VDOT approving an entrance without consultation with Roanoke County. He also asked staff to look at the 25 foot buffer regulation. Supervisor Eddy moved to denx the request. carried by the following recorded vote: The motion AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None DENIAL OF ORDINANCE 102390-13 TO AMEND PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON THE REZONING OF A 2 .25 ACRE TRACT OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4515 BRAMBLETON AVENUE IN THE WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF B-2, CONDITIONAL, TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF B-2, CONDITIONAL (AMENDMENT TO PROFFERS) UPON THE APPLICATION OF SPRINGWOOD ASSOCIATES WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on April 24, 1990, and the second reading and public hearing was held October 23, 1990; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on September 4, 1990; and, WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law; and WHEREAS, this property was rezoned from R-l, Residential District, and B-1, Office District, to B-2, Business District with proffered conditions, on June 28, 1988. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: · 775 October 23, 1990 - - DENIED on motion of Supervisor Eddy, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None 1090-7 ordinance requesting vacation of approximately 250 feet of an existing 20 foot wide sanitary sewer easement shown on construction plans for Edinburgh Green addition 0-102390-14 There was no discussion on this· issue. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the ordinance. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None ORDINANCE 102390-14 VACATING A PORTION OF A TWENTY (20) FOOT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT UPON REQUEST OF EDINBURGH SQUARE FOUNDATION, HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Edinburgh Square Foundation, the developer of an adult-care facility known as Edinburgh Greens, has requested the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia to vacate a portion of a twenty (20) foot sanitary sewer easement, dedicated to the County by deed found in Deed Book 562, page 405 in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS, Section 15.1-482 (b) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires that such action be accomplished by the October 23, 1990 776 - adoption of an ordinance by the gov~ning body; and, WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section 15.1- 431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and a first reading of this ordinance was held on October 9, 1990; and the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on October 23,1990. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a portion of a twenty (20) foot sanitary sewer easement located adjacent to an existing five-story adult-care facility known as Edinburgh Greens as shown on plat prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C., dated 8 August 1990, entitled "Portion . of 20' Sanitary Sewer Easement," said easement dedicated to Roanoke County by deed found in Deed Book 562, at page 405 in the aforesaid Clerk's Office, be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to Section 15.1-482(b) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and, 2. That as a condition of the adoption of this ordinance, Edinburgh Square Foundation hereby agrees to pay all costs and expenses required to vacate and relocate this easement and the sanitary sewer line therein; and, 3. That as a condition of the adoption of this ordinance, Edinburgh Square Foundation hereby agrees to dedicate to the County a new twenty (20) foot sanitary sewer easement to replace the easement described above, and to dedicate to the County a drainage easement, all as described on the plat described above. 777 October 23, 1990 - - 4. 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. . 5. That Edinburgh Square Foundation shall record a certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and shall pay all fees required to accomplish this transaction. On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt ordinance, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS h BeverlY Porter, 6529 Fairway Forest Drive. presented . figures showing the increase of County employees in the past five years and suggested that consolidation could reduce the increase. Mr. Hodge responded that the increase in employees were primarily in public safety positions. He also pointed out that the County had less employees per 1000 citizens than Roanoke City. Supervisor Nickens also pointed out that the consolidation plan would not reduce the number of employees. County Attorney Paul Mahoney advised that the agreement provides job protection for all employees even if areas in Catawba Magisterial District became part of the City of Salem . October 23, 1990 778 - which would reduce the RMG population. Supervisor Johnson pointed out that state funding for school employees is based on the number of students in a locality. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to adjourn. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None R~~~S' Chairman