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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/5/1987 - Special t2~!' JaGtiary S, ·1987 "-- - ,--....-"- - ---"...._-_.._...._-.-_.,-_.- Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Cente 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24015 January 5, 1987 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the Reorganizational Meeting for 1987. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER County Administrator Elmer C. Hodge served as Chairman Pro Tempore and called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisors Alan H. Brittle, Bob L. Johnson, Lee Garrett, Steven A. McGraw, an Dr. Harry C. Nickens MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney; John Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator of Public Facilities; John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator of Management Services, Timothy Gubala, Assistant County Administrator of Community Development; Mary Allen, Acting Deputy Clerk; Janet Holt-Johnstone, Public Information Officer Linda Lehe, Assistant County Attorney; D. Keith Cook, Director of Human Resources IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator for Management Services. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARD 1. Election of Officers '~ßl January 5. 1987 a. Chairman - Chairman Pro Tempore Elmer C. Hodge called for nominations for the position of Chairman. Supervisor Nickens nominated Bob L. Johnson. There were no further nominations. Mr. Johnson was elected Chairman for the year 1987 by the following roll call vote: ~YES: Supervisors Garrett, Johnson, Brittle, McGraw and Nickens ~AYS: None Supervisor Johnson thanked the other Board members for electing him and presented the following remarks: "While it is usually the purpose of this discourse to lay the ground work for the coming year in regard to goals and objectives, I would choose first to reflect briefly on the past. If history is indeed a predictor of the future, and I believe it is, then one has to look forward to 1987 with great anticipation. We have, in my estimation, turned the corner in Roanoke County. We have turned that corner in two critical areas. The first, and possibly most important, is what one of my constituents referred to as a "renewed sense of pride" in Roanoke County. The credit for renewed confidence in our County government is directly attributable to our staff and our team effort. We have assembled a truly dedicated and highly motivated ~roup of employees. I only wish each of our constituents could ßee first hand the excellent job they do. The second of our critical areas in 1986 dealt with ~ong range goals and objectives. We have, with the support of bur citizens, set forth a water project which will serve the Valley's water needs well into the twenty-first century. We þarticipated in regional planning for long term solutions to our ransportation problems, public health and safety concerns, ~s well as economic development. In short... in 1986 we ~stablished a program which made Roanoke County a full partner in his great valley. January 5, 1987 1 ". ~:~6 2 . --',"-~'_."-'-"-~' ~c ,_____._.___.___0_.,._."'_·_··. ..--...-.... .. ._,-~ ----'.,..,.,._~"..~. In 1987 however, I see the need to focus our efforts internally. By that, I mean moving from the theoretical or planning stage into the implementation stage. One of the pitfalls of setting such lofty and desirable goals is the frustration of not achieving results in a timely fashion. I can only assume that patience in this instance will be its own rewar . To this end I would look to 1987 for: ** Implementation of our 75/25 program for economic development. Timely completion of our emergency communications system ** (E-9l1) ** A fully operational regional airport commission. ** Upgrading of our County zoning ordinance. Streamlining of our County procedures. It has and will continue to be the responsibility of this Board to set the direction for this County. In this endeavor I would but ask each of us to remember what attached us to Roanoke ** County in the first place. For most of us, it was the exceptional quality of life provided by affordable housing and a quality school system for our sons and daughters. This is certainly still true and will be so in the future. Our responsibility for both the short and long term will be to ensure the same opportunities for future generations. There is no doubt in my mind that we have both the proper plan and staff to implement such an undertaking. It is with an equal sense of pride and humility that I accept the position of Chairman of this Board. With God's help and your support, I truly look to 1987 as a great year for Roanoke County." b. Vice Chairman - Chairman Johnson asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Supervisor Brittle nominated Lee Garrett to the position. There were no further nominations. ---------_...~~---_.. '"2~3 January 5, 1987 Supervisor Garrett was elected Vice Chairman for the year 1987 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Johnson, Brittle, McGraw and Nickens NAYS: None 2. Length of Term of Chairman and Vice Chairman - Supervisor Brittle moved that the terms for the Chairman and Vice Chairman be one (1) year terminating at midnight December 31, 1987. The motion carried by the following role call vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Johnson, Brittle, McGraw and Nickens NAYS: None 3. Adoption of By-laws and Rules of Order 4. Schedule of Board Meetinqs for 1986 - Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the prepared resolution with the staff's recommendation that the meetings commence at 2:00 p.m. rather than 3:00 p.m. as in 1986. Supervisor Nickens stated that he would prefer the 3:00 p.m. starting time because that would still allow ample time to conduct the County's business. The prepared resolution providing for the adoption of by-laws and rules of order, and the schedule of Board Meetings for 1986, with the staff's recommended starting time of 2:00 p.m. was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Johnson, Brittle, and McGraw NAYS: Supervisor Nickens RESOLUTION 1/5/87-1 ESTABLISHING A MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1987 AND ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR SUCH MEETING BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That for calendar year 1987 the regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Roanoke County ,"''''. ..... ~<.' . i-~:6'4 January 5, 1987 .-'.-'''--'-,- ----. .._,-..-,-,,,,-.--.,,.--,,.,...,. Administration Center on Brambleton Avenue, SW, Roanoke County, Virginia. The first meeting of each month shall commence at 2:0 o'clock p.m. The second meeting of each month shall commence at 2:00 o'clock p.m.; provided, however, that all public hearings shall be scheduled for this meeting and that said public hearing shall commence at 7:00 o'clock p.m.; and 2. That the rules of parliamentary procedure for the conduct of all Board meetings shall be Robert's Rules of Order; provided, however, these rules are amended as follows: that a second to a motion shall be required in order to consider that motion; that the chairman may make motions, second motions, participate in debate and vote on all matters considered by the Board. On motion of Supervisor Garrett and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, and Johnson NAYS: Supervisor Nickens 5. County Board Membership on Various committees, Commissions and Boards - The following Supervisors will serve on the listed committees, commissions and boards for Roanoke County Supervisor Brittle Western Virginia Development Corporation Fifth Planning District Commission (2-year term expires 6/30/89) Liaison to the Commonwealth's Attorney Clean Valley Committee Vice Chairman Garrett Audit Committee Social Services Board (4-year term expires 1/1/90) Airport Advisory Committee Liaison to The Commissioner of Revenue Chairman Johnson State Emergency Services Committee (As Chairman) Regional Partnership (As Chairman) Fifth Planning District Commission (2-year term expires 6/30/87.) Audit Committee Airport Advisory Committee Liaison to the Clerk of Circuit Court Supervisor McGraw -- Cablevision Committee , 2~6 9 January 5, 1987 Volunteer Fire Chiefs Committee Liaison to the Treasurer Blue Ridge Region Commission Supervisor Nickens -- Cablevision Committee -- Transportation and Safety Commission (I-year term expires 3/1/87) River Project Committee -- Liaison to the Sheriff IN RE: RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS Chairman Johnson presented a resolution of appreciation to Supervisor Brittle for his chairmanship of the County Board during the year 1986. Chairman Johnson moved to approved the prepared resolution. Supervisor Nickens seconded the motion. RESOLUTION 1/5/87-2 OF APPRECIATION TO ALAN H. BRITTLE FOR HIS CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR 1986 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby express its profound and most sincere appreciation to Alan H. Brittle for his dedication, creativity and excellence in the performance of his many vital responsibilities during his tenure as Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors during 1986; and WHEREAS, Alan H. Brittle has served with great distinction during this period of time. It is, therefore, altogether fitting and proper that his enlightened concern, meaningful initiative and hours of devotion to the needs of the citizens of Roanoke County be duly recognized and honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of the citizens of Roanoke County and on its own part, expresses heartfelt appreciation to Alan H. Brittle for his many significant contributions to Roanoke County. On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisoi Nickens, and upon the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Johnson, Brittle, McGraw, Nickens NAYS: None ".., ·_u._.·.,,·,,~··,·_, "'__' ." -- J ,266 ~..._._'''-'.'._-'.'-"'-'-'-''"'''''_.'~ ...- -, January 5 ,10987 .0 o· _. __,'.- __.__ ".."u. ,..~.... '..""^ _n ._.._..__, ~',_'H_'_'_'_"__'__ ._·'_..""......·"..._.··....w.··_"··"_ IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairman Johnson moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (1) and (6) to discuss a personnel matter, and pending litigation concerning Friendship Manor and the Red Lane annexation suit. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT At 11:45 a.m. Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.