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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1989 - Regular October 10, 1989 19 0 = Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW .~ Roanoke, Virginia 24018 October 10, 1989 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 October, 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. Johnsdftr, steven A. McGraw, Harry C. Nickens MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator for Human Services; John R. Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator of Community Services and Development; Don M. Myers, Assistant County Administrator for Management 19 '1 October 10, 1989 ~ = Services; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney, Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk; Anne Marie Fedder, Information Officer IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by the Reverend Charles Doyle, Hollins Road Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS. County Administrator Elmer Hodge requested an Executive Session following Proclamations. Supervisor Robers added a Proclamation of Appreciation to Appalachian Power Company. IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS h Proclamation declarinq October 1989 as RecYcling Month in Roanoke County. Kelly Whitney, representing the Clean Valley Council was present to receive the proclamation and expressed appreciation to Roanoke County for their efforts in recycling. ~ Proclamation expressing appreciation to those who worked to restore electricity following Hurricane Huqo. Mr Barry Snodgrass was present from Appalachian Power October 10, 1989 19 2 ~ to rece1ve the proclamation which expressed appreciation to the Appalachian Power workers for their efforts during the recent hurricane. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:15 Supervisor Garrett moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (7) to discuss probable litigation concerning consolidation, annexation and the Town of Vinton. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Robers, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None IN RE: OPEN SESSION R-101089-1 At 4: 20 p.m., Supervisor Garrett moved to return to open session and adopt the resolution of certification. The motion W!1S seconded by Supervisor Nickens, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None RESOLUTION 101089-1 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 19 3 October lO, 1989 - ~ to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the i:== I provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia that such executive meeting were 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 Garrett, seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, GArrett NAYS: None IN RE: WORK SESSION h Improvements to the Stormwater Manaqement Program Mr. Hodge advised that meetings had been held with the =::::i October lO, 1989 19 4 aevelopers and the Homebuilders Association to discuss the improvements. The proposed changes will be voted on under First Reading of Ordinances, and a pUblic hearing will be held on October 24. He explained that the staff is proposing an increase in stormwater management requirements for new development from a two-year storm to a ten-year storm. The program also includes requiring site grading plans on all projects and maintenance agreement by ordinance rather than pOlicy. ~ Establishment of Drainaqe Maintenance Pro;ect Priorities. Director of Engineering Phillip Henry reported that two previous priority lists have been brought to the Board during 1988. Of the original projects, 20 have been complete, five are being pursued, and three are under construction. staff is now proposing an additional 26 projects estimated to cost $185,000. At current budget levels, the completion of the projects will be well into the 1990-91 fiscal year. Mr. Henry highlighted several of the projects including Nelms Lane estimated to cost $61,000, Embassy Drive and Circle, estimated to cost $20,000, and additional improvements to Palm Valley/Sun Valley. Supervisor Johnson advised that the flume in Palm Valley had made a significant decrease in the amount of drainage problems in that area. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS 19 5 October 10, 1989 - = h Prioritization of additional drainaqe maintenance pro;ects. A-10l089-2 Mr. Henry presented the staff report, advising this item provides the board the opportunity to take action on the work session previously heard. Supervisor Johnson noted that with the money available, only two of the projects can be complete during this fiscal year. Mr. Henry responded that with another $135,000 all the projects could be complete. Supervisor Johnson expressed concern that the residents will think their problem is being solved when it's placed on a priority list, but it may take several years before it is actually resolved. He asked staff to come back with a solution to expediting the priority list. Supervisor Nickens advised that this must be compared to other projects that may be equally important such as roads, libraries, and employee salaries. He asked that it be included in the budget process. Mr. Hodge responded that he would bring back a report that would include recommendations for a valley-wide approach, and address solutions to the current priority list. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the staff prioritization. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Robers, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None October 10, 1989 19 6 I 2. Resolution requestinq that state Route 311 be desiqnated as a Virqinia Bvway R-10l089-3 Mr. Hodge presented the staff report. There was no discussion. Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None RESOLUTION 101089-3 ENDORSING THE DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 311 AS A VIRGINIA BYWAY BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: WHEREAS, in 1966, the General Assembly passed the Scenic Highway and Virginia Byways Act authorizing the designation of Virginia Byway to certain roads meeting criteria which establishes their scenic or cultural value, and WHEREAS, The State Department of Conservation and Recreation are in the process of considering requests from neighboring localities to include several new routes as Designated Virginia Byways, and WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Recreation Resources and the Department of Transportation have evaluated these roads and recommend their designation as Virginia Byways, t97 October lO, 1989 - . and WHEREAS, they have suggested that Route 311 west of I- 81 to the West Virginia state line would also qualify, and are requesting support for this designation from Roanoke County, Craig County and Allegheny County. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County endorses the designation as a Virginia Byway of Route 311 west of I-81 to the West Virginia state line which would create a byway loop of 100 miles of scenic roadway. On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor Robers and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES h Ordinance amending Sections lO-4 and lO-l5 and addinq Section lO-l9, Chapter 10, Licenses of the Roanoke County Code. County Attorney Paul Mahoney presented the report, stating that when the current Business License Ordinance was adopted, there was no provision for establishing criminal liability for failure to apply for a business license or file a business license tax return. This ordinance will provide criminal penalties for failure to secure a business license, establish a refund policy, and provide a graduated scale of October 10, 1989 19 B ~ penalties. Supervisor Robers moved to approve first reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor JOhnson, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, MCGraw, Nickens, Garrett None ~ Ordinance amendinq Chapter 8, "Erosion and Sediment Control", of the Roanoke County Code bY amendinq Section 8-11 (a), "Control Measures Generally" to ~rovide for the adoption of stormwater manaqement criteria. Director of Development and Inspections Arnold Covey presented the staff report. He explained this ordinance will address the issues of stormwater management and drainage control. They are recommending institution of a drainage program, recommendation of detention facilities of 10 year run-off storm to a 2 year condition, and improvement to the enforcement provisions of the Erosion and Sediment Control. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve first reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw , and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, RObers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett None IN RE; SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 19 y October 10, 1989 ~ i h Ordinance amending and reenactinq Article III, Division 2, Use of Value Assessment of Certain Real Estate of Chapter 2l, Taxation of the Roanoke County Code. 0-101089-4 Director of Assessments John Willey presented the staff report, advising that the proposed ordinance requires written commitment from the landowners in the "Open Space" Land Use Classification. It will commit the property owners to preserve the natural resources and conservation of land, and will also restrict development in open space land. He further advised that this ordinance will affect only a small portion of properties such as golf courses or pUblic recreation areas. Alfred Powell, 3440 Franklin Street, salem, Virginia spoke concerning the ordinance. He advised that he now understood the ordinance and was no longer opposed. In response to a question from Supervisor Johnson, Mr. Willey advised there are only six or seven such properties in Roanoke County and that the County Attorney is drafting an agreement for use with the property owners. Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None 200 Octoõer 10, 1989 ~ ORDINANCE 101089-4 AMENDING AND REENACTING ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, USE OF VALUE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE, OF CHAPl'ER 21, TAXATION, OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE WHEREAS, Article III, Division 2, of Chapter 21 of the Roanoke County Code provides for a use value assessment of certain real estate in order to preserve agricul tural , horticul tural, forest and open space uses wi thin the County's boundaries consistent with the County's land use plan; and WHEREAS, the 1989 session of the General Assembly of Virginia enacted certain amendments to Article 4 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to provide for uniform standards for real estate taxation to be prescribed by the Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the State Forester and other procedurals; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading and public hearing was held on September 26, 1989; a second reading was held on October 10, 1989, concerning amending Article III, Division 2, of Chapter 2l of the Roanoke County Code pertain to use value assessment and fee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Chapter 21, Taxation, of the Roanoke County Code be amended by deleting the present Article III, Division 2 20 1 October lO, 1989 '- and reenacting a new Article III, Division 2, Use value assessment of certain real estate as follows: Sec. 21-51. Findinqs. The County of Roanoke finds that the preservation of real estate devoted to aqricul tural, horticultural, forest and open space uses within its boundaries is in the public interest and, havinq heretofore adopted a land use plan, hereby ordains that such real estate shall be taxed in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virqinia; the standards prescribed by the Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virqinia Commissioner of Aqricultural and Consumer Service. and the State Forester: and this ordinance. Sec. 2l-52. Applications for special assessment: fees. ..@l Applications for taxation of real estate on the basis of use assessment shall be submitted to the real estate assessor on forms provided by the Virginia Department of Taxation and supplied by the real estate assessor. The application shall include such additional schedules, photoqraphs, and drawinqs as may be reauired by the real estate assessor. iQl Applications shall be submitted: 1.ll At least sixty (60) days precedinq the tax year for which such taxation is souqht; or l..?J.. In any ,year in which a qeneral reassessment is being made, until thirty (30) days have elapsed after the notice of increase in asses~ment has been mailed to the property owner in accordance with Section 58.1-3330 of the Code of Virqinia, or sixty (60) days precedinq the tax Year, whichever is later. l£l The application shall be siqned by all owners of the subject property. An owner of an undivided interest in the property may applY on behalf of owners that are minors or that cannot be located, upon submittinq an affidavit attestinq to such facts. 1.Ql A separate apPlication shall be filed for each parcel tract shown on the land book. .úù An application fee of Ten Dollars ($lO.OO) shall accompany each application. in An application may be filed within no more than October 10, 1989 202 ~ public property shall consist of a m1n1mum of two acres. A scenic river, scenic highway, Virqinia Byway or public property under this paraqraph means those which are listed in the state Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan, also known as the Virginia Outdoors Plan, a COpy of which can be obtained from the Department of Conservation and Recreation, 302 Governor street, Suite 203, Richmond, VA 23219. ! l..?J.. The foreqoinq requirements for minimum acreaqe shall be determined bY addinq together the total area of contiguous real estate excludinq recorded sUbdivision lots titled in thè same ownership. For purposes of this section, properties separated onlY by a public riqht-of-way are considered contiguous. l£l In addition to meetinq the foregoing requirements for minimum acreage, real estate devoted to open space use shall be: ill wi thin an aqricul tural , a forestal, or an aqricultural and forestal district entered into pursuant to Chapter 36 (Sec. 15.1-l507 et seq.) of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, or l..?J.. subject to a recorded perpetual easement, restrictive covenant or equitable servitude that is held by a pUblic body, and that promotes the open space use classification as defined in Sec. 58.1-3230 of the Code of Virqinia, or 111 sub;ect to a recorded commitment meetinq the standards prescribed by the Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and entered into by the landowner with the County. 1.Ql If the real estate assessor determines that the property does meet such criteria, he shall determine the valuE? ('.f such property for its qualifYing use, as well as its fair mar.)<:et value. .úù In determininq whether the sub;ect property meets the criteria for "aqricultural use" or "horticultural use" the real estate assessor may request an opinion from the Commissioner of Aqricultural and Consumer Services: in determininq whether the sub; ect property meets the criteria for "forest use" he may request an opinion from the State Forester; and in determininq whether the subject property meets the criteria for "open space use" he may request an opinion from the Director of Conservation 203 October 10, 1989 - and Recreãtion. Upon the refusal of the Commissioner of Aqriculture and Consumer Services. State Forester, or the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to issue an opinion, or in the event of an unfavorable opinion which does not comport with standards set forth by the respective director, the party aqqrieved may seek relief from any court of record wherein the real estate in question is located. If the court finds in his favor it may issue an order which shall serve in lieu of an opinion for the purposes of this ordinance. í= Sec. 21-54. Taxation based on qualifyinq use. The use value and fair market value of any qualifyinq property shall be placed on the land book before delivery to the treasurer, and the tax shall be extended from the use value. Continuation of valuation, assessment and taxation based upon land use shall depend on continuance of the real estate in a aualifyinq use, continued payment of taxes as required in Section 58.1-3235 and compliance with other requirements of Article 4 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, the applicable standards prescribed by the Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virqinia Commissioner of Aqricul ture and Consumer Services and the State Forester, and this ordinance, and not upon continuance in the same owner of title to the land. Sec. 21-55. Indexinq and filing of approved apPlications. The real estate assessor shall prepare and transmit to the clerk of the circuit court a list of all applications filed and approved under this division alonq with the oriqinal coPY of such application. The clerk shall index the names in a book entitled "Land Use Tax Assessment Book" and file each application in this office. The clerk shall be compensated at the rate of One Dollar ($1.00) for filinq and indexinq each application or revalidation. .i;:,~ec. 21-56. Delinquent taxes. If on June 1 of any year the taxes for any prior year on any parcel of real property which has special assessment as provided for in this ordinance are delinquent, the County shall send notice of that fact and the qeneral provisions of Sec. 58.1- 3235 of the Code of Virqinia to the property owner by first-class mail. If after sending such notice, such delinquent taxes remain unpaid on November l, the treasurer shall notifY the real estate assessor who shall remove such parcel from the land use proqram. October 10, 1989 204 - ! S1xty (60) days after the filing deadline specified in subparaqraph (b) above upon payment of a later filinq fee in the sum of Twenty Dollars ($20.00). 191 An application shall be submitted whenever the use or acreaqe of such land previously approved chanqes: provided however, that no application fee shall be required when a change in acreaqe occurs solely as a result of a conveyance necessitated by qovernmental action or condemnation of a portion of any land previously approved. 1hl is delinquent shall not be interest and shall then be If any tax on the land affected by an application when the application is filed, then the application accepted. Upon payment of all delinauent taxes, penal ties relating to such land, the appl ication treated in accordance with this section. lil Such property owner must revalidate annually with the real estate assessor any application previouslY approved. A revalidation fee of Ten Dollars ($lO.OO) shall accompany each application for revalidation every sixth year. Late filinq of a revalidation form must be made on or before the effective date of the assessment and accompanied with a late filing fee of Twenty Dollars ($20). Sec. 21-53. Determination of use value and assessment. 19l PromptlY upon receipt of an a~plication, the real estate assessor shall determine whether the subject property meets the criteria for use value assessment and taxation under this ordinance, Article 4 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, and the applicable standards prescribed thereunder by the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Commissioner of Aqricul ture and Consumer Services and the state Forester. iQl Minimum acreaqe. ill Real estate devoted to: 19l agricultural or horticultural use shall consist of a minimum of five acres: íQl forest use shall consist of a minimum of twenty acres; l£l open space use minimum of five estate adjacent scenic highway, shall consist of a acres except that real to a scenic river, a a Virqinia Bvway or 2. 0 5' October 10, 1989 - Sec. 21-57. Chanqe in use, zoninq or area; roll-back taxes. There is herebY imposed a roll-back tax and interest thereon in such amounts as may be determined under Virqinia Code Sec. 58.1-3237 on real estate which has qualified for assessment and taxation on the basis of use under this ordinance, u~on one or more of the followinq occurrences: ..@l when the use by which it aualified chanqes to a more intensive use; iQl when it is rezoned to a more intensive use, as described in Sec. 58.1-3237 of the Code of Virginia; or 1Ql when one or more parcels, lots or pieces of land are separated or split off from the real estate, as described in Sec. 58.1-3241 of the Code of Virqinia. Such additional taxes shall only be assessed against that portion of such real estate which no lonqer qualifies for assessment and taxation on the basis of use or zoninq. Sec. 21-58. Failure to report chanqes; misstatements in application. ..@l The owner of any real estate liable for roll-back taxes shall, within sixty (60) days following a chanqe in use, report such chanqe to the real estate assessor on such forms as may be prescribed. The real estate assessor shall forthwi th determine and assess the roll-back tax, which shall be paid to the treasurer within thirty (30) days of assessment by the owner of the ~ro~erty at the time the chanqe in use which no longer qualifies occurs. Upon failure to report within sixty (60) days followinq such chanqe in use or failure to pay within thirty (30) days of assessment or both, such owner shall be liable for an additional penalty eaual to ten (10%) Dercent of the amount of the roll-back tax and interest, which Denalty shall be collected ªs a.. part of the tax. In addition to such Denaltv for failure to maKe required report, there is hereby im~osed interest of one- half (1/2%) percent of the amount of the roll-back tax, interest and penalty, for each month or failure thereof durinq which the failure continues. iQl Any person making material misstatements of fact other than a clerical error in any application filed pursuant hereto shall be liable for all taxes, in such amounts and at such times as if such property had been assessed on the basis of fair market value as applied to other real estate toqether with October 10, 1989 206 --; interest and penalties thereon, and he shall be further assessed with an additional penaltv of one hundred (100%) Dercent of such unpaid taxes. The term "material misstatement of fact" shall have the same meaninq as it has under Sec. 58.1-3238 of the Code of Virqinia. = Sec. 2l-59. Application of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virqinia. The provisions of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virqinia applicable to local levies and real estate assessment and taxation shall be applicable to assessments and taxation hereunder mutatis mutandis includinq without limitation, provisions relating to tax liens and the correction of erroneous assessments. and for such purposes the roll-back taxes shall be considered to be deferred real estate taxes. Sec. 2l-60. Effective date. This ordinance shall be effective for all tax years beginning on and after January 1, 1990. On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor McGraw, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisor Johnson, RObers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Nickens: moved to go on the record indicating publicly that it is the County's intent that the citizens of the Town of vinton would continue to have the same prerogatives under a restructured government as they have today, and that the citizens of West County would have a second option, should consolidation be approved county wide, of seeking their own destiny with regard to their relationship with the City of Salem. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw, and carried 2. 0 7 October 10, 1989 ~ by the following recorded vote: = AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None Supervisor Johnson reminded the Board that this motion should express the spirit and intent of the board members at this time, and not specific legal action, because such action might require special legislation. Supervisor Nickens responded that this was the spirit of his motion. IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors JOhnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None RESOLUTION NO. 101089-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH 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. That that certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for October 10, 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 October 10, 1989 20 8 - ~tems 1 through 4, inclusive, as follows: l. Request for Approval of Raffle Permit - Botetourt Jaycees 2. Confirmation of Fifth Planning Grievance Panel. committee appointments to District Commission and the the 3. Appropriation of additional overtime funds to increase enforcement activities in Boxley Hills 4 . Approval of Special Leave Request for Workers' Compensation Injury - Carl Catron. 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, seconded by Supervisor McGraw and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, RObers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett NAYS: None IN RE; REPORTS Supervisor Nickens moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 1. Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance 2. General Fund Unappropriated Balance 3. Board Contingency Fund 4. Accounts Paid - September 1989 ~o 9 October 10, 1989 IN RE: ADJOURNMENT - At 5:30 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw, and carried by a unanimous voice vote. . ~ I .,'" '.' :1'\ /J /'j I ./^ Cd'? ,fþd( ,.//{A/ Lee Garrett, Chairman ........,.,~..