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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/12/1987 - Regular ~ 478 May 12, 1987 --~---~.-----~-_.,.. ---~-_._-~-_.._.._._------_. ._ _._.~~_ _ '__m<~ ' ; ...) Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, virginia 24018 May 12, 1987 The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the first Tuesday, and the first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of May, 1987. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Lee Garrett, Supervisors Alan H. Brittle, Steven A. McGraw, Harry C. Nickens MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator for Management. Services; John R. Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator of Public Facilities; Timothy W. Gubala, Assistant County Administrator for community Development; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney, Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk; D. Keith Cook, Director of Human Resources; Kathy Claytor, Department of Human Resources IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by the Reverend Arthur Grant, Woodlawn united Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS L--... 479 May 12, 1987 Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator, reported that the Student Government Day activities were very successful. IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF ~GENDA ITEMS Chairman Johnson added Item E-3, Request for Supplemental Literary Loans for Glenvar Elementary School and Mas 0 n 's C 0 v eEl erne n tar y S c h 001 . IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS Chairman Johnson introduced Wayne Strickland, a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (VAPA). Mr. Strickland announced that each year the VAPA honors projects and individuals that demonstrate a high level of excellence in the planning profession. This year, Roanoke County entered Lydia Johnson for their 1987 Student/Class Project Award, and VAPA has chosen her for the state award. Mr. Strickland presented the award to Miss Johnson's father, Mr. Herb Johnson, who thanked the County for this recognition. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS 1. ADDroval of Additional Pav SteD for Classification and Pay Plan: D. Keith Cook reported that staff is recommending an eighth step be added to the Classification plan to maintain the competitive status of County positions and provide an increase for those employees who were at the top of their salary scale. The cost would be $44,181, and staff 480 May 12, 1987 recommends that funds for this be allocated from the 1987/88 Board contingency Fund. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve an additional pay step in the Classification and Pay Play. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle. Supervisor Nickens was concerned that the Board was approving an additional pay step when this plan was established to reflect the proper salary scale for each job. He was also concerned that the County has told the public that this was a tight budget year, and now the County is coming up with additional funds for a pay increase. Supervisor Brittle pointed out this was coming from the Board Contingency Fund, and was a very good use of the funds. Mr. Cook advised the Board that a task force has been established to look at the entire salary structure and that this was a one-time additional step. Supervisor Nickens offered a substitute motion that the Human Resources Department develop a plan for those employees at the top of their salary by which they could be compensated by an amount not to exceed 2-1/2 percent, and that the procedure include a process that this 2-1/2 percent not be added on to future year's salary schedule. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Cook described what the task force will be doing over the next year. Supervisor Johnson asked Mr. Cook to study the JLARK recommendation that the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department does not meet the requirements for extra hazardous pay. He also requested that those employees who are not required to have a degree, but on their own return to college for the degree, be recognized in the pay scale. The original motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Johnson NAYS: Supervisor Nickens 481 May 12, 1987 ABSENT: None 2. Approval of an Investment Policy for Roanoke County: County Treasurer Alfred Anderson was present to answer any questions on the prepared report. This pOlicy establishes guidelines for the efficient management of County funds and applies to investments of the financial assets of the County. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Investment Policy. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None 3. Request from the School Board for Supplemental Literary Loans for Glenvar Elementary School and Mason's Cove Elementary School: County Administrator Elmer Hodge announced that Bayes Wilson and Homer Duff from the County Schools were unable to attend to present the report. These supplemental loans are for the Mason's Cove cafeteria addition and a classroom and cafeteria addition for Glenvar Elementary School. Supervisor Johnson advised that these loans are on the debt retirement schedule. Supervisor Garrett moved to authorize the School Board to proceed with these applications. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None IN RE: REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS Chairman Johnson requested a work session on the Pay and Classification Plan when the task force has completed its work and requested that the work session include the issues he ~ 482 May 12, 1987 ~.'.._--~-- "--".. .- ~..- "'. ..----.'.- u. _ ..-".-.. - ,-- ---- had requested earlier in the meeting regarding the JLARK study and salary increases for those who pursue a college degree. -. IN RE: REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS Supervisor Brittle stated he had received phone calls on the Cat Rabies Ordinance, and wondered if the second reading could be postponed until the second meeting in May. Mr. Mahoney explained the process of first and second readings of ordinances. ., IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance amending Chapter 13, "Offenses- Miscellaneous: Section 13 and 14 of the Roanoke County Code concerning Unlawful Disposal of Waste Materials and Unlawful Accumulations of Trash and Weeds: Paul Mahoney, County Attorney, reported that as a result of a Court case, it has become necessary to tighten up parts of the ordinance. A draft of the ordinance was brought to the Board at the last meeting. Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. Ordinance authorizing Acquisition of Easements for Castle Rock Sewer Line: Mr. Mahoney reported this ordinance would authorize the staff to acquire approximately --. eight easements for a sewer line project. This project will be funded from the 1974 sewer bond proceeds. Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the following recorded vote: ,. 483 May 12, 1987 AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None 3. Ordinance authorizing Acquisition of Easement for - the Brambleton Avenue Highway Project: Mr. Mahoney advised this ordinance would authorize the staff to acquire easements for the Brambleton Avenue Highway Project. Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle. Supervisor Brittle wondered if there was anything that could be done to ease the burden of the establishments on Brambleton Avenue because of the adverse affect on business while the highway project is going on. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None - IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance amending Article 2 of Chapter 5, "Animal and Fowl" of the Roanoke County Code, requiring the Vaccination of Cats to Prevent Rabies: Mr. Mahoney reported this is the second reading of the draft ordinance. The effective date of the ordinance is June 1, 1987. The first reading was on April 28, 1987. The matter has been discussed at length at previous board meetings. Supervisor McGraw moved to approve the second reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor - Brittle. ORDINANCE 51287-4 AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 5, "ANIMALS AND FOWL" OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, REQUIRING THE VACCINATION OF CATS TO PREVENT RABIES May 12, 1987 484 .. _"_'__·__ø·._·___··_··~_·______·····_ ."-------- BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 5-66, 5-67, 5-68, 5-69 and 5-70 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 "Animals and Fowl" are hereby amended to read and provide as follows: Section 5-66. Vaccination required. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, hold, or harbor any dog or cat over the age of six (6) months within the county, unless the dog or cat has been vaccinated with (36) months. (b) Any person transporting a dog or cat six (6) months of age or older into the county from some other jurisdic- tion shall be required to comply with this section within thirty (30) days after bringing the dog or cat into the county. Section 5-67. Vaccination certificate. At the time of vaccination of a dog or cat pursuant to Section 5-66, a certificate shall be issued to the owner of the dog or cat, which certificate shall be properly executed and sign- ed by a licensed veterinarian, and shall certify that the dog or cat has been vaccinated as required by Section 5-66. The certifi- cate shall show the date of vaccination, a brief description of the dog or cat, and its sex and breed, and the name of the owner of the dog or cat. A copy of such certificate ~hal1 be sent at once to the county and kept on file where duplicate copies may be obtained by the dog's or cat's owner, upon payment of such fee as is prescribed by the board of supervisors. Section 5-68. Impoundment of unvaccinated dogs or cats. (a) Any dog or cat found in the county which is not vaccinated as required in this division shall be impounded by the animal control officer or other officer and held at the animal shelter for a period of seven (7) days. The dog or cat may be returned to its owner, upon proof of ownership, vaccination of the dog or cat, and payment of the cost of impounding the dog or 485 May 12, 1987 Such payment shall not relieve the owner from prosecution violating Section 5-66. (b) At the expiration of the seven-day (7) period, any cat impounded under this section and not claimed by its be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of 29-213.66 of the Code of Virginia. 5-69. Vaccination clinics. The board of supervisors may provide for clinics for vaccination of dogs and cats under the supervision of the nimal control officer and the health director and fix fees to be for services rendered at such clinics. 5-70. Quarantine in event of rabies epidemic. When, in the judgment of the health director, an emer- shall be deemed to exist in the county or any section there- of due to a widespread rabies epidemic, the health director may, for the protection of the public health, declare a quarantine in the county or such section thereof as may be affected and re- strict all dogs and cats to the owners' premises or to the immed- iate custody of a responsible person for the duration of such mergency as it is set forth. 2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be June , 1987. On motion of Supervisor McGraw, seconded by Supervisor Brittle and carried by the following recorded vote: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson None None 2. Ordinance accepting Deed of easement from Urban ment and Investments, Ltd.: Mr. Mahoney stated that this development is across from Winterberry pointe and expanded asements are required due to topographical reasons. They are conveying an additional 20 foot water easement and two five foot 486 May 12, 1987 __.._,.._.·.w_,___~___.·'",..~___·_,·__···, __.__._,,~___.._,__"_ .'.. 0..·. ___~__M_"_"'_·____"'··'~__'_'~__~'~'·_ ~_. _.._U._~.__·_______< sanitary sewer easements. The first reading of the ordinance was April 28, 1987. Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the second reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle ORDINANCE 51287-5 ACCEPTING DEED OF EASEMENT FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT, LTD. 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 on the acquisition of the hereinafter described real estate was held on April 28, 1987. A second reading on this matter was held on May 12, 1987. This real estate is located between Virginia Route 419 and McVitty Road; and 2. That the conveyance of a 20' water easement and two 5' sanitary sewer easements from Urban Development and Invest- ment, Ltd. to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is here- by authorized and approved; and 3. 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 this pro- perty, all of which shall be upon form approved by the County Attorney. On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor Brittle and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor McGraw requested approval from the Board of Supervisors to direct staff to do whatever is necessary to 487 May 12, 1987 rain the pond at Andrew Lewis Place because it has become a ajor health hazard. Supervisor McGraw also asked if anything could be done bout the mosquitoes that surround the drainage ponds and sink oles. County Administrator Elmer Hodge directed Chief Animal ontrol Officer Kenneth Hogan and Dr. Margaret Hagen, Health irector, to investigate safe but effective ways to control osquitoes in the County, and bring a report back to the Board. Supervisor Garrett asked County Administrator Elmer odge if anything has been done yet to solve the drainage Droblems at Kentland Road and South Park Circle. Mr. Hodge esponded that the culvert has been cleaned out and the task orce is studying short and long term solutions for these broblems. Supervisor Garrett also asked County Attorney Paul ahoney what progress he has made on the study of using andicapped citizens to issue citations to those parking in andicapped spaces. Mr. Mahoney responded that a report should )e available within a few days. Supervisor Johnson presented a computer printout ith all the financial obligations of the County for the next wenty years. He asked the staff for a permanent backing for the rintout to be hung in the Board office. N RE: CONSENT AGENDA Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the Consent genda. Supervisor Johnson seconded the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 51287-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L - CONSENT AGENDA I May 12, 1987 488 --_._---_.__.._.__.._._._._...._,.._--_.~-->._~-"~ ~--~~.._---_. ...-.. ._.~......,- _..~. 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 May 12, 1987, 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 2, inclusive, as follows: 1. Minutes of Meetings - March 30, 1987, April 7, 1987. 2. Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the Human Services Committee and the Recreation Commission. 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 Nickens, seconded by Supervisor Johnson and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: None IN RE: CITIZENS COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None IN RE: REPORTS The following reports were received and filed: 1. Economic Development Update 2. Board Contingency Fund 3. Accounts Paid for April 1987 4. Unappropriated Fund Balance 5. Youth Haven II Status Report 489 May 12, 1987 Supervisor Brittle congratulated Bev Waldo, Youth Haven II Program Manager and Elmer Hodge for working out a trade-off agreement with Roanoke City for placement slots at YOUTH HAVEN II. Supervisor Nickens questioned the accuracy of the unappropriated Fund Balance. County Administrator Elmer Hodge responded that this would be checked and corrected if necessary. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 3:10 p.m., Supervisor Brittle moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-344 (a) (1) to discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION Supervisor Johnson moved to return to Open Session at 4:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle and carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT At 4:01 p.m. Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned.