HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/9/1989 - Regular
May 9, 1989
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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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 May, 1989.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Garrett called the meeting to order at 3: 05
p.m. The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lee Garrett, Vice Chairman Richard
Robers, Supervisors Bob L. Johnson, Harry
C. Nickens (arrived at 3:07 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Supervisor Steven A. McGraw
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, Mary H. Allen, Deputy
Cl erk; Anne Mar ie Fedder, Information
Officer
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IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by the Reverend Mark Graham,
st. John's Lutheran Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited
by all present.
IN RE REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Garrett requested that Item 3, Approval of
Parks and Recreation plans for the Glenvar area be continued to
May 23, 1989. Supervisor Robers requested that Item 7, on the
Consent Agenda be removed for discussion.
IN RE
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recoqnition of Roanoke County students
participating in Student Government Day.
Student Government Day had been held earlier during the
day and the students who participated were recognized.
2. Resolution of Appreciation upon the retirement of
Letcher K. Morris
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Supervisor Garrett moved to adopt the resolution.
The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION 5989-1 EXPRESSING
THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO
LETCHER K. MORRIS FOR 14 YEARS
OF SERVICE TO ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Letcher K. Morris was first employed on
December 15, 1975, as a Social Worker in the Social Services
Department; and
WHEREAS, Letcher K. Morris has also served as Senior
Social Worker since November, 1982.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation
and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to
LETCHER K. MORRIS
for 14 years years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to
Roanoke County.
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best
wishes for a happy, restful and productive retirement.
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On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Garrett, Nickens
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
3. Resolution of Appreciation upon the retirement of
James M. st. Clair
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Supervisor Garrett moved to adopt the resolution. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
4. Proclamation declaring the week of Mav 14 - 20.
1989 as National Historic Preservation Week
Martha Boxley, Deedie Kagey, and Dr. John Kern,
Director of the Division of Historic Landmarks Regional
Preservation Center were present to receive the proclamation.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the proclamation.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
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NAYS:
ABSENT
None
Supervisor McGraw
5. Proclamation declaring the week of May 14 - 20.
1989 as Virqinia Tourism Week.
Mr. Phil Sparks was present to receive the
p~oclamation.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the proclamation.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT Supervisor McGraw
6. Presentation on All-America city competition.
County Administrator Elmer Hodge presented the plans
for the All-America City Competition in Chicago and the Board
members viewed a video highlighting the projects that will be
presented at Chicago as part of the presentation.
IN RE:
WORK SESSION
1. Proposed Anti-cruise Ordinance
Supervisor Johnson outlined the problems that the
residents in the Boxley Hills neighborhood have experienced with
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"cruising" in their community.
Assistant County Administrator
Joseph Obenshain explained the legalities involved, and that it
is necessary to balance the rights of the property owners and
the rights of those traveling the roads in that neighborhood. He
advised that there are current ordinances that could address some
of the problems such as vandal ism and 1 i ttering .
There was a
discussion on the possibility of working with the Virginia
Department of Transportation to make certain streets One-Way at
certain times.
Sheriff Michael Kavanaugh and
Commonweal th Attorney Skip Burkart were both present. Mr.
Burkart expressed concerns that parts of a cruising ordinance
could be unconstitutional, and SHeriff Kavanaugh explained that
part of the problem is that there are not enough activities for
young people.
Following discussion of the problems, Chairman Garrett
requested that Mr. Obenshain, Mr. Burkart and Sheriff Kavanaugh
seek solutions to this problem.
Supervisor Johnson directed
Engineering to investigate the possibility of using the access
from Boxley Hills to Airport Road and also requested the Sheriff
to report back how much additional funding would be necessary to
pay overtime for increased patrol in the area.
Supervisor
Nickens requested that the staff meet with officials of ,the
shopping centers in the area to study the possibility of
providing parking and recreation after 9:00 p.m.
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IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to increase buildinq permit fees
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Director of Development and Inspections Arnold Covey
presented the staff report. He advised that the current building
permit fee was approved in 1974. He outlined the increases being
requested. Mr. Covey anticipated increased revenue of between
$65,000 and $85,000 annually if the fees were raised. Supervisor
Nickens suggested that a brochure be prepared so that citizens
are aware of the increased fees and what is necessary to obtain
permits.
Supervisor Nickens moved to authorize the increased
building fees. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT Supervisor McGraw
2. Request to ratifY Roanoke County Risk Manaqement
Proqram.
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Director of Finance Diane Hyatt reported that when the
Risk Management Program was approved, the Board requested that
the activities, savings and benefits of the program be reviewed
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after one year to determine the feasibility of continuing the
program. She advised that a savings and dividend of $320,878 has
been generated by this program. This does not include possible
savings from the Schools because the maj ori ty of the insurance
renewals will begin in the 1989-90 fiscal year. She recommended
ratification of the Risk Management Program and the position of
Risk Manager as a permanent function.
In response to a question from Supervisor Robers, Mr.
Hodge advised that any savings generated from both the County and
the school system should come back to the reserve in the County.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the staff
recommendation. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT Supervisor McGraw
3. Approval of Parks and Recreation plans for the
Glenvar area.
This item was continued to May 23, 1989.
4. Request from the Better Beqinninqs Coalition for
$500 to fund planning session for area social service aqencies.
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Mr. Hodge presented the staff report.
There was no
discussion.
Superv is or Nickens moved to allocate $500 from the
Board Contingency Fund. The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Robers and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT Supervisor McGraw
IN RE;
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizinq the issuance of not to
exceed $470.000 bonds to finance the purchase of equil;)ment for
school purposes. and Ordinance repealinq and rescindinq ordinance
41189-10 which authorized the issuance of $440.000 General
Obligation Bonds to finance the purchase of equipment for school
purposes.
There was no discussion on this item. No one was
present to speak.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve first reading of
the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors JOhnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT Supervisor McGraw
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Mr. Mahoney requested a second vote on the ordinance
rescinding ordinance 41189-10.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve first reading of
the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, RObers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
2. Ordinance establishinq the 1989/90 fiscal year
budqet.
Mr. Mahoney reported that this ordinance will
appropriate the funds to implement the previously approved
budget.
Supervisor Johnson moved approval of the Ordinance
establishing the budget.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Nickens.
Supervisor Nickens asked for clarification on the
procedure for carrying over funds in the school budget for
capital funds and what dollar amount will be carried over. Mr.
Hodge advised that several years ago, the decision was made to
allow the carryover for the purchase of school buses. Supervisor
Nickens advised that a capital needs programs should be developed
for the County and schools.
Supervisor Nickens offered a substitute motion that the
ordinance be approved but that any year-end funds remaining in
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the school budget would revert back to the County capital fund
rather than the school capital fund. The motion was seconded by
Supervisor Robers. Mr. Hodge advised that this would be
acceptable if the schools are not also responsible for any
deficits incurred. The roll call was as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Supervisors Nickens, Robers
Supervisors Johnson, Garrett
Supervisor McGraw
Mr. Mahoney advised that a tie vote with a member
absent carries the item over to the next meeting for another vote
and the first reading would be at that meeting.
Supervisor Johnson moved to reconsider the issue and
his motion was ruled in order by the chairman. Mr. Mahoney
advised that if the first reading passed with Supervisor Nickens
amendment, any change at second reading would call for another
reading in June. Supervisor Johnson withdrew his motion and
moved to table the issue to May 23, 1989. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Garrett and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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1. Ordinance authoriz inq the donation of Parcell.
Tract 3. C. L. Bush Estate, containing .98 acre to the Town of
Vinton.
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Mr. Mahoney presented the staff report. No citizens
spoke on this ordinance
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Robers and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
ORDINANCE 5989-6 AUTHORIZING THE DONATION
OF PARCEL 1, PART TRACT 3, C. L. BUSH
ESTATES, CONSISTING OF .98 ACRE TO THE
~OWN OF VINTON
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of
the Charter of Roanoke County the subj ect property has been de-
clared to be surplus and is being made available for other public
uses, i.e. public outdoor recreation; and
2. That, pursuant to the provisions of section 18.04
of the Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading concerning the
donation and disposition of the hereinafter-described real estate
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was held on April 25, 1989; a second reading was held on May 9,
1989; and
3 . That this real estate is more particularly des-
cribed as Parcell, Part Tract 3, C. L. Bush Estate containing
.98 acre and designated as Roanoke County Tax Map No. 61.14-4-
4.2; and
4. That the County donates the .98-acre tract of land
to the Town of Vinton subject to the provisions and restrictions
of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and in particular
Section 6F; and
5. That the County hereby reserves a twenty (20) foot
public water line easement across the .98-acre tract of land to
access the adjacent well lot; and
6. That the donation of the property to the Town of
vinton is hereby authorized; and
7. That the County Administrator is authorized to exe-
cute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County as are necessary to accomplish the conveyance of said pro-
perty, all of which shall be upon form approved by the County
Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Robers and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Garrett, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
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2. Ordinance acceptinq an offer for and authorizing
the sale of 1.4 acres. more or less. in the Southwest Industrial
Park.
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Economic Development Director Tim Gubala presented the
staff report. No citizen was present to speak on this ordinance.
Supervisor Robers moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
ORDINANCE 5989-7 ACCEPTING AN OFFER FOR
AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 1.4 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, IN THE SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL
PARK
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of
the Charter of Roanoke County, the subject property has been de-
clared to be surplus and is being made available for other public
uses, i.e. economic development; and
2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of
the Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading was held on April
25, 1989; and a second reading was held on May 9, 1989, concern-
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ing the sale and disposition of 1.4 acres, more or less, in the
Southwest Industrial Park; and
3. That offers having been received for said property,
the offer of Gorman Howell to purchase 1.4 acres, more or less,
for $35,500 is hereby accepted and all other offers are rejected;
and
4. That all proceeds from the sale of this real estate
are to be allocated to the capital reserves of the County; and
5. That the County Administrator is authorized to exe-
cute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County as are necessary to accomplish the conveyance of said pro-
perty, all of which shall be upon form approved by the County
Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Robers, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
3. Ordinance authorizing the lease of 10.40 acres of
real estate to John D. Willey.
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Mr. Mahoney presented the staff report. He presented a
letter for the record from Commonwealth Attorney Skip Burkart
advising no potential conflict of interest.
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Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Robers and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
ORDINANCE 5989-8 AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF
10.40 ACRES OF REAL ESTATE TO JOHN D.
WILLEY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of
the Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading concerning the
disposition of the hereinabove-described real estate was held on
April 25, 1989.
The second reading on this matter was held on
May 9, 1989; and
2. This property consists of approximately 10.40 acres
of real estate with improvements identified as Roanoke County Tax
Map No. 73.00-1-6; and
3. That it is in the County's best interests to lease
this property to John D. Willey in order to safeguard the valu-
able improvements thereon and to receive fair market value lease
payments until such time as it may be necessary to utilize said
property in connection with the Spring Hollow Reservoir Project.
This lease is subject to the provisions of section 15.1-260 and
Section 15.1-261.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended; and
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4. That the County Administrator is authorized to exe-
cute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County as are necessary to accomplish this transaction, all of
which shall be upon a form approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Robers and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, RObers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
4. Ordinance amendinq Article II. "Virqinia Statewide
Fire Prevention Code," of Chapter 9. "Fire Prevention
and Protection." of the Roanoke County Code by the addition
of Section F-318.1. "Cookinq Devices on and under Balconies."
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Mr. Mahoney advised that the second reading was
held over from the last meeting because of a substantial change
in the ordinance.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Robers and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
ORDINANCE 5989-9 AMENDING ARTICLE II,
"VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE"
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OF CHAPTER 9, "FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION" OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BY
THE ADDITION OF SECTION F-3l8.1, "COOKING
DEVICES ON OR UNDER BALCONIES"
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 52488-13 adopted on May 24,
1988, repealed the old fire prevention code and adopted the Vir-
ginia statewide Fire Prevention Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 27-98 of the Code of Virginia of 1950,
as amended, authorizes local governments to enforce the Virginia
statewide Fire Prevention Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 27-97 of the Code of Virginia of 1950,
as amended, authorizes local governments to adopt fire prevention
regulations that are more restrictive or more extensive in scope
than the statewide Fire Prevention Code; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Fire Marshal recommends the
adoption of this ordinance to alleviate a threat to the public
health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held
on April 25, 1989; the second reading of this ordinance was held
on May 9, 1989.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Supervi-
sors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That Article II, "Virginia statewide Fire Preven-
tion Code" of Chapter 9 of the Roanoke County Code is hereby
amended and reenacted and changed pursuant to Section 27-97 of
the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, as follows:
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F-3l8.l Cookinq Devices on or under Balconies
No charcoal cooker. brazier. hibachi or qrill. or anv
qasoline or other flammable liquid of liquified petroleum qas-
fired stove or similar device shall be iqnited or used on or
under the balconies of any apartment building or similar
occupancy which are constructed of combustible materials. The
manaqement of such occupancies shall notifY its tenants in
writinq of this code requirement at the time the tenant initially
occupies the apartment and from time to time as necessary to
ensure compliance.
2. The provisions of this ordinance shall be effective
from and after May 10, 1989.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor
Robers and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors JOhnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
5. Ordinance authorizinq petition of Old Heritaqe
Corporation and RockYdale Quarries Corporation to vacate portion
of a 50-foot right-of-way referred to as "North Mountain Drive".
Section 5. Southern pines SUbdivision. Cave Sprinq Maqisterial
District.
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Director of Development and Inspections Arnold Covey
presented the staff report.
No citizen was present to speak on
the ordinance.
Supervisor Garrett moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Robers and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
ORDINANCE 5989-10 VACATING A PORTION OF
AN UNIMPROVED FIFTY (50) FOOT
RIGHT-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS "NORTH
MOUNTAIN DRIVE," SECTION FIVE OF SOUTHERN
PINES SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, Old Heritage Corporation has petitioned the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to vacate a
portion of an unimproved fifty (50) foot right-of-way identified
as "North Mountain Drive," Section 5 of Southern pines Subdivi-
sion as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 138 in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, section 15.1-482(b) of the 1950 Code of Virgin-
ia, as amended, requires that such a request be accomplished by
ordinance of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section
15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and a pUblic
hearing and first reading of this ordinance was held on April 25,
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1989; and the second reading of this ordinance was held on May 9,
1989.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That a portion of an unimproved fifty (50) foot
right-of-way approximately 840 feet in length, identified as
"North Mountain Drive," Section 5 of Southern Pines SUbdivision..
as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 138 in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, be, and hereby
is, vacated pursuant to Section 15.1-482(b) of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended; and
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. All ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed.
3. That petitioner 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 Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Robers and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
6. Ordinance authorizing petition of Roy Lochner to
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vacate a l5-foot public utility easement. between Lots 3 and 4.
Block 1. Section 1. Hiqhfield Farms Subdivision, Windsor Hills
Maqisterial District.
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Mr. Covey presented the staff report.
present to speak to the ordinance.
Supervisor Garrett moved to adopt the ordinance. The
No citizen was
motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
ORDINANCE 5989-11 VACATING A FIFTEEN (15)
FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS
3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, SECTION 1, HIGHFIELDS
FARMS
WHEREAS, Roy Lochner, the owner of Lots 3 and 4, Block
1, Section 1, Highfields Farms, has petitioned the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to vacate a fifteen (15) foot
public utility easement between Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Section 1,
Highfields Farms as recorded in Plat Book 9, page 348 in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-482(b) of the 1950 Code of Virgin-
ia, as amended, requires that such a request be accomplished by
ordinance of the governing body; and
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WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section
15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and a public
hearing and first reading of this ordinance was held on April 25,
1989; and the second reading of this ordinance was held on May 9,
1989.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That a fifteen (15) foot pUblic utility easement
between Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Section 1, Highfields Farms as
recorded in Plat Book 9, page 348 in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, be, and hereby
is, vacated pursuant to Section l5.l-482(b) of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended; and
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. All ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed.
3. That petitioner 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 Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
1. Clean Valley Council
Supervisor Nickens nominated Mr. Vince Reynolds to
serve a two-year term, expiring June 30, 1991.
2. Fifth Planninq District Commission
Supervisor Nickens nominated Alfred Anderson to serve a
three-year term as an elected representative.
expire June 30, 1992.
His term will
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
SUPERVISOR ROBERS: (1) advised he had prepared a draft
letter to various businesses for the Board members' signatures
asking that they refrain from using containers that are not
recyclable.
Supervisor Johnson suggested that the County make
sure that this does not negatively impact any ROanoke Valley
businesses;
(2 )
Reported he had met with State economic
development people to discussion improved economic development
efforts in Roanoke County.
SUPERVISOR NICKENS:
(1)
asked that the Parks and
Recreation Department prepare a report on the Therapeutics
Program showing the locality of the program participants; (2)
requested that the staff look into resurfacing basketball courts
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and replacing nets and backboards at various County playgrounds;
(3) Asked if funds remaining in the Park Bond money could be
used for expansion and treatment of the Stonebridge Park parking
lot;
(4 )
Announced he was resigning as a member of the
Consolidation Negotiations Committee.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT TO CONSOLIDATION NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE
Superv isor Nickens moved to to appoint Chairman Lee
Garrett to the Consolidation Negotiations Committee to fill his
vacancy.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda
with Item 7 removed.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT
Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION NO. 5989-12 APPROVING AND
CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH
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ON THE BOARD OF 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 . Tha t tha t certain section of the agenda of the
Board of Supervisors for May 9, 1989, 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 8, inclusive, as follows:
1. Minutes of Meeting - September 27, 1988, October
11, 1988, October 25, 1988.
2. Request for acceptance of Horsepen Mountain Drive
and Horsepen Mountain Circle into the Virginia
Department of Transportation Secondary System.
3. Resolution requesting approval of grant
application for Clean Valley Council.
4 . Approval of resolution supporting the membership
of Craig County to the Mental Health Services of
the Roanoke Valley.
5. Acceptance of the following roads into the VDOT
Secondary System:
a. 0.24 miles of Quail Place
b. 0.12 miles of Meadewood Drive
c. 0.16 miles of Byers Road
d. 0.69 miles of Lakemont Drive
6. Authorization to request Va. Department of
Transportation Revenue Sharing funds to
construction road and drainage improvements.
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8. Acceptance of a sanitary sewer easement being
donated by K. Rae Martin and Sherry Martin, Lot
27, Block 3, Section 2, Kingston Park.
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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 with Item 7 removed for
discussion and a separate vote, seconded by Supervisor Nickens,
and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
Item 7 was denied by motion of Supervisor Robers,
seconded by Supervisor Nickens and upon the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Robers, Nickens
NAYS: Supervisors Garrett
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Johnson
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION 5989-12. c SUPPORTING THE REQUEST
OF CRAIG COUNTY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia as follows:
WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of Title 37.1 of the Code of
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Virginia (1950), as amended provides for the establishment of a
community services board to deliver mental health, mental
retardation, and substance abuse services; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and Counties
of Botetourt and Roanoke, with the intent of implementing
provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 37.1 of the Code of Virginia,
have joined together to establish Mental Health Services of the
Roanoke Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Craig County,
Virginia has, at its meeting, passed a resolution requesting
membership in and representation on the Board of Directors of
Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, in conjunction with the
Councils of the cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Botetourt, approves the request of
Craig County for membership in Mental Health Services of Roanoke
Valley; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of
Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley is instructed by the
member jurisdiction to present for their ratification amended
By-laws, increasing the membership of the Board from fifteen to
sixteen with the additional member to be appointed by the Board
of Supervisors of Craig County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens, and upon the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisors JOhnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
ABSENT:
None
Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION 5989-12. a REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
HORSEPEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE AND HORSEPEN MOUNTAIN CIRCLE
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 Horsepen Mountain
Drive from its intersection with Laurel Glen Road (Route 651) to
the terminus at the cul-de-sac for a distance of 0.50 miles, and
Horsepen Mountain Circle from Horsepen Mountain Drive to the
terminus at the cul-de-sac for a distance of 0.05 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 road have heretofore
been dedicated by virtue of a certain map known as Falling Creek
Estates, Section 6, which map was recorded in Plat Book 9, Page
316, of the records of the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Roanoke County, Virginia, on March 12, 1985, 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
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property owners is necessary.
right-of-way for drainage.
3. That said roads known as Horsepen Mountain Drive and
The Board hereby guarantees said
Horsepen Mountain Circle 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 streets or
highway by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION 5989-12.c REQUESTING SPECIAL ALLOCATION
FROM VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPROVE
ROADS IN HUNTING HILLS SUBDIVISION, CHAUCER'S COURT
(ROUTE 1794), AND GIVENS AVENUE (ROUTE 1109)
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
application of the developers of Huntings Hills Subdivision,
property owner along Chaucer's Court (Route 1794), and Roanoke
County for Givens Avenue (Route 1109) for road and drainage
improvements.
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2. That in accordance with Section 33.1-75.1 of the Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended, state matching allocation is
available to improve, maintain, construct, or reconstruct State
Highways within the County.
3. As an inducement to adopt this resolution, Old Heritage
Corporation (Developer of Hunting Hills Subdivision) and the
property owners of Chaucer's Court have agreed to pay to the
County's General Fund the equivalent amount of the local share
needed for the State's matching allocation and will deposit these
funds with the Roanoke County Treasurer's Office within 30 days
upon receiving notification that the Commonwealth Transportation
Commission has approved state matching allocation for these two
projects.
4. That, Roanoke County has presently or will make
available from County General Funds the local share of the
drainage improvements on Givens Avenue upon receiving
notification by the Commonwealth Transportation Commission of the
approval of the State's matching allocation.
5. That, Roanoke County and the Virginia Department of
Transportation improve roads in Huntings Hills Subdivision, and
Chaucer's Court, and construct drainage improvements on and
adjacent to Givens Avenue, and that funds be allocated for the
local share of these proj ects and be available to the Virginia
Department of Transportation at the appropriate time.
6. That, the Virginia Department of Transportation and the
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Commonwealth Transportation Commission is hereby requested
pursuant to section 33.1-75.1 of the State Code, to make
available an equivalent matching fund allocation for the
improvements of roads in Hunting Hills Subdivision, Chaucer's
Court and Givens Avenue in the total amount of $142,500.
7. That the County Administrator of Roanoke County or his
designee be authorized to take such action and execute such
documents as may be necessary to accomplish these projects, upon
form as approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION 5989-12.b
AUTHORIZING THE CLEAN
VALLEY COUNCIL TO APPLY FOR
AN ANTI-LITTER PROGRAM
GRANT FOR ROANOKE COUNTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board hereby expresses its intent to
combine with the City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, Botetourt
county, and City of Salem in a mutually agreed upon and
cooperative program, contingent on approval of the application by
the Department of Waste Management, Division of Litter Control
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and Recycling, and contingent on receipt of such funds for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1990; and
2. That the Board hereby authorizes Clean Valley
Council, Inc., to plan and budget for a cooperative anti-litter
program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990 which shall
represent said program for all localities named in this
resolution; and
3. That the Board further authorizes Clean Valley
Council, Inc., to apply on behalf of Roanoke County for a grant,
and to be responsible for the administration, implementation, and
completion of the program; and
4. That the Board further accepts responsibility
jointly with the Clean Valley Council, Inc., and the City of
Roanoke, Town of Vinton, Botetourt County, and City of Salem for
all phases of the program; and
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5. That said funds when received will be transferred
immediately to Clean Valley Council, Inc; all funds will be used
in the cooperative program to which the Board gives its
endorsement and support; and
6. That the financial records of Clean Valley Council,
Inc., shall be subject to inspection and review by the Assistant
County Administrator of Management Services and such data shall
be presented to allow proper reporting on a timely basis by the
County; and
7. That the Board requests the Department of
Waste Management, Division of Litter Control and Waste Recycling
to consider and approve the application and program, said program
being in accord wi th the regulations governing use and
expenditure of said funds.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Nickens, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
ABSENT:
None
Supervisor McGraw
IN RE:
ACTION 5989-13 CERTIFYING DISAPPROVAL TO
THE VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS KNOWN AS
THE GROUSE POINTE APARTMENTS AND HIGHGATE
APARTMENTS
Director of Planning Terry Harrington explained that
this request is for VHDA funding for these two mUlti-family
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developments and that the Highgate Apartments complied with all
criteria in Comprehensive Plan and SUbdivision and Zoning
Ordinance while the Grouse Pointe Apartments complied with 23 of
the 25 criteria. This proposal does not meet the density
recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends
approval of the resolution. Supervisor Robers pointed out that
the Board had denied rezoning requests with the same density.
Mr. Harrington advised that the developers are not asking for a
rezoning and already have the authority to build to that density.
This items is only a request for support for the funding.
Supervisor Robers moved to deny support for approval of
the proposed mUlti-family residential housing developments known
as the the Grouse Point Apartments and Highgate apartments. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Robers, Nickens
NAYS: Supervisor Garrett
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Johnson
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the
following reports. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett
and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT
Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
None
Supervisor McGraw
1. Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
2. General Fund Unappropriated Balance
3. Board Contingency Fund
IN RE:
WORK SESSION
1. 75/25 Economic Development Strategy
Supervisor Nickens moved to schedule this work session
for June 14, 1989. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McGraw
Supervisor Johnson requested a report with
recommendations prior to the work session.
IN RE:
OTHER BUSINESS
Supervisor Robers requested that the County staff
assist a ci tizen who purchased a home and later found out the
property was zoned Industrial and cannot get financing.
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IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
There being no Executive Session, Supervisor Johnson
moved to adjourn at 6: 00 p.m..
The motion was seconded by
Supervisor Nickens and carried by the following voice vote:
AYES:
Supervisors JOhnson, Robers, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor
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