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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/4/1984 - Special -.., 315 I Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24015 December 4, 1984 The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Town of Vinton Council Chambers, this being an adjourned meeting from December 4, 1984, and a joint meeting with the Town of Vinton. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Nickens called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The roll call was taken. I MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Harry C. Nickens; Vice-Chairman Athena E. Burton; Supervisors Alan H. Brittle, Gary J. Minter, and Steven A. McGraw MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Mayor Charles R. Hill called the meeting of the Vinton Town Council to order. Roll call was taken and all members were present. IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Harry C. Nickens. The Pledge of Allegiance I was led by Charles R. Hill, Mayor of vinton. IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Supervisor Minter moved for approval of the prepared resolution congratulating Vinton on its 100th year. ----I ~ ~ ~16 J ~ i December 4, 1984 RESOLUTION 84-210 EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOWN OF VINTON ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, on March 17, 1884, the General Assembly of I Virginia granted a charter establishing the Town of Vinton as a separate political subdivision located within Roanoke County; anc WHEREAS, during its 100 year existence the Town of vinton, both as a separate political subdivision and as part of Roanoke County, has made many significant contributions to both the citizens of the Town and the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Vinton has determined and proclaimed 1984 as the centennial year for the Town of Vinton to be called the Vintennial in order to properly honor the Town of vinton and its many outstanding citizens, both past and present, who have made so many outstanding contributions NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of I to the quality of life in the Town of vinton and Roanoke County. Supervisors of Roanoke County that it does hereby express its most genuine and sincere congratulations to the Town of Vinton, its Council, and its citizens on its Vintennial celebration celebrating the 100 years of the Town's most distinguished existence and does further express its sincere appreciation to the Town and its many citizens, both past and present, who have made many substantial contributions to the quality of life in both the Town of Vinton and in Roanoke County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Roanoke County, in commending and congratulating the Town of Vinton for its most successful past 100 years, looks forward to continued meaningful I cooperation in providing essential and necessary governmental services for all our citizens for the next 100 years. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Burton, Minter, Brittle, and Nickens ----- NAYS: None ~ -.., December 4, 1984 317 Chairman Nickens presented Mayor Hill with the signed resolution and a plaque commemorating the centennial. I Supervisor Burton moved for approval of the prepared resolution congratulating William Byrd High School on its outstanding programs and achievements. RESOLUTION 84-211 CONGRATULATING THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS WHEREAS, William Byrd High School has recently concluded a most successful period in its long history with outstanding achievements both academically and athletically; and WHEREAS, Steve Ridout was selected to represent Roanoke County, Virginia, as the nominee for the United States Senate Youth Program; and I WHEREAS, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Vagts William Byrd High School was District Champion in the Theater Festival and is to compete in the Region III competition; and WHEREAS, the Tootin' Terrier Marching Band won 2nd place in the Class AA Virginia State Marching Band Festival with Mr. Steve King, Director; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Mabrey Hunt was presented with the Outstanding South Central Area Home Economics Teacher Award and the Outstanding Virginia Home Economics Teacher Award given by the Virginia Home Economics Teachers; and WHEREAS, the William Byrd High School Boys Cross Country Team placed first in the District and Region competition I with Dwayne Stover receiving First Place in the District and Region and Robbie Anderson receiving Second Place in the District and Region; and WHEREAS, William Byrd High School Girls Cross Country Team member Christie Atkins placed second in the Region competition; and f----I I~ ~ 318 December 4, 1984 WHEREAS, William Byrd High School football team coachec by Jeff Highfill with Assistants George George, Paul Barnard, Barry Trent, and Wallace Thompson had its best football season ir ten years and third best season in thirty years earning a place in the regional playoffs; individual honors for the First Team, All District to J. R. Edwards, Mark Gillespie, David Jennings, Todd Massie, Jim Moore, Chris McCarty, Mike Stevenson, David Wray; individual honors for the First Team, All Region to J. R. Edwards, David Jennings, Jim Moore, David Wray; and David Jennings was the Region III - Leading Rusher; individual honors for the First Team - All State to Jim Moore and David Wray; individual honors to the Second Team - All State to David Jennings and J. R. Edwards; and WHEREAS, the William Byrd High School Golf Team coachec by Timothy Chocklett placed first in the District and Region witt Jeff Sprinkel placing first in the State AA competition; and WHEREAS, the William Byrd High School Girls Basketball team coached by Richard Thrasher and Assistant Coaches Sharon Hensley and Robin Hungate were the regular season District Champions with a district record of 8 - 0 also winning the District Tournament Championship and the Region III Championship and placing second in the state championship; individual honors for the All District Team to Lisa Childress, Missy Smith, Jenny Mitchell; and individual honors for the All Region Team to Missy Smith and Jenny Mitchell. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County congratulates and commends the students and teachers of William Byrd High School for their outstanding academic and athletic achievements since June, 1984. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Burton, Minter, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None I I I ----- ~ -.., December 4, 1984 319 The vinton Town Council also voted unanimously to accept the above prepared resolution. I Chairman Nickens presented the signed resolution and a certificates of appreciation to Mr. Bob Patterson, Principal of William Byrd High School. Certificates of appreciation were also awarded to the following teachers and students of William Byrd High School: I Ms. Mabrey Hunt Mr. Steve King, Director, Tootin' Terrier Marching Band Ms. Mary Vagts, Coach, Theatre Festival Mr. Richard Kelly, Cross Country Coach Girls Cross Country Team Boys Cross Country Team Mr. Timothy Chocklett, Golf Coach Greg Abshire, Captain Golf Team Mr. Jeff Highfill, Head Football Coach Mr. Paul Barnard, Assistant Football Coach Mr. George George, Assistant Football Coach Mr. Barry Trent, Assistant Football Coach Mr. Wallace Thompson, Assistant Football Coach Jeff Moore, Captain Football Team Mr. Richard Thrasher, Girls Basketball Coach Ms. Sharon Hensley, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Ms. Robin Hungate, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Lisa Childress - Co-Captain Girls Basketball Team Lisa Preston - Co-Captain Girls Basketball Team Missy Smith - Co-Captain Girls Basketball Team Robbie Anderson Christie Atkins J. R. Edwards Mark Gillespie David Jennings Todd Massie Chris McCarty Jenny Mitchell Jim Moore Steve Ridout Jeff Sprinkel Mike Stevenson Dwayne Stover David Wray Chairman Nickens and Mayor Hill presented a joint proclamation from Roanoke County and the Town of vinton designating the week of December 9 - 15, 1984, as "National Drunk I and Drugged Driving and Awareness Week" to Sheriff o. S. Foster and Ms. Edwards, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Safety Council and Chairman and Coordinator of the Roanoke Valley Transportation Safety Association. Supervisor Brittle moved for approval of the prepared proclamation. ----I ~ ~ 320 December 4, 1984 PRO C LAM A T ION WHEREAS, traffic crashes cause more violent deaths in the United States than any other cause, approximately fifty thousand each year; and WHEREAS, fifty percent of fatally injured drivers have alcohol concentration in their blood above the legal limit; and WHEREAS, drunk driving crashes are the nation's single greatest cause of death for youth between the ages of 16 and 24; and I WHEREAS, the total societal cost of drunk driving has been estimated to be as high as $25 billion a year, which does not include the human suffering that can never be measured; and WHEREAS, there are increasing reports of collisions involving drivers who have used prescription or illegal drugs; and I WHEREAS, there has been a groundswell of national, state and local activity aimed at these problems through citizens' groups, task forces, the Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving, and the Governors Task Force on Drunk Driving; and WHEREAS, increased public knowledge about the gravity of the problem of drunk and drugged driving may convince alcohol and drug users to refrain from driving, and may stimulate interest in research about effects of drugs on driving ability and the incidence of traffic crashes; and WHEREAS, national awareness of the problems of drunk and drugged driving may held to sustain current effort to develop comprehensive solutions at the state and local levels; and WHEREAS, county drunk driving-action programs have successfully reduced the number of accidents and fatalities locally; and WHEREAS, the Christmas and New Year's holiday period is a particularly appropriate time to focus national attention on this I ----- ~ - ~ December 4, 1984 321 critical problem, because more drivers are on the roads, more social functions are attended and more traffic collisions occur. I NOW, THEREFORE IT IS PROCLAIMED that the County of Roanoke and the Town of vinton joins with the National Association of Counties, the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the Governor and Virginia General Assembly and other citizens across the nation, in designating the week of December 9-15, 1984, as NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK in supporting national and local observances thereof, and in reminding our fellow citizens that safety belts and child safety seats are our best defense against all the hazards of the road. On motion of Supervisor Brittle and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Buirton, Minter, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None I vinton Town Council also unanimously voted for approval of the above prepared Proclamation. IN RE: REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS Mayor Charles R. Hill reported on the great need of a ladder truck to serve vinton and other areas of the East County. Mayor Hill reported that specs are in the process of being prepared and will probably be placed for bid within the next two to three months and delivery would follow in approximately 12 months. The Vinton Town Council suggested proceeding on a 50/50 pay basis with the Board of Supervisors. The vinton Town Council I moved for approval of the funds for their half of the cost of the ladder truck. The motion carried by a unanimous roll vote. Supervisor Minter moved for approval of the prepared resolution for funding of a ladder truck for the Town of Vinton. RESOLUTION 84-212 UNTAKING A JOINT PROJECT WITH THE TOWN OF VINTON TO PURCHASE A NEW LADDER TRUCK - ~ ".. Q C).. 2 ItJ ¡;" December 4, 1984 WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Fire Chiefs' Board has unanimously recommended the purchase of a new ladder truck to WHEREAS, the purchase of this new ladder truck shall be I serve the fire protection needs of the Town of vinton; and a joint project between the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County, the cost of this joint project to be shared on an equal basis; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that a commitment of resources over a five-year period is necessary to accumulate sufficient funds to acquire this vehicle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County supports this recommendation of the Fire Chiefs' Board and joins with the Town of Vinton to fund this five-year project to acquire a new ladder truck to serve the fire and public safety needs of the Town of vinton by commiting $25,000 per year for a five-year period commencing with the I 1985-86 fiscal year, said funds to be allocated from the Fire Apparatus Equipment Replacement budget. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Burton, Minter, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None IN RE: JOINT REPORT OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN MANAGER County Administrator, Donald R. Flanders, suggested a project for the development of a joint certificate of appreciation program. Mr. Flanders and Mr. George Nester, Town I Manager of Vinton, recommend that the County of Roanoke and Town of Vinton undertake a cooperative economic development program recognizing ongoing businesses in the Vinton area and the developing industries and commercial enterprises. Chairman Nickens suggested that the Town of Vinton authorize Roanoke - ~ ~ 323 December 4, 1984 I County to devise a certificate for the businesses within the Town limits. Chairman Nickens also suggested the development of a sign to be placed in front of the businesses that are under construction. The vinton Town Council moved for approval of the certificate and the sign for industries within the Town limits. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Charles R. Hill presented the Board of Supervisors and the County staff with Vintennial pins. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION I Supervisor Brittle moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 (a) (1), (2), (4), and (6). The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The Town of Vinton moved to go into Executive Session. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION Supervisor Minter moved to return to Open Session at 8:35 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS I Roanoke County Administrator, Donald R. Flanders, and Town Manager, George W. Nester, reported on a program that has been ongoing between the staff of the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County to evaluate possible areas of cooperation that could be carried out in the near future. Mr. Flanders and Mr. Nester will prepare a timetable for the completion of the study and the identification of possible joint projects that could be approved by the Town of vinton and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors for action. ~ ~ ~ ,"'. /~ 3 '~ '-J: December 4, 1984 Mr. Flanders presented a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors and the Town of vinton on the E-9ll Program. He reported that the target date is now March, 1987. At present, I Engineering is in the process of identifying unnamed streets. A list of counties that currently have E-9ll systems is being drawr up and a study will be made ascertaining the successes and pitfalls to allow the installation of this system in Roanoke County to be as effective and efficient as possible. Mr. Flanders recommended that a County-wide E-9ll Study Committee be appointed. This committee should include: locational requirements, size of facility needed, organizational structure, manpower required, hardware requirements, coordination potential~ with other units of government in the Valley, timetable of actior steps to be taken to meet cut over deadline, and funding potentials. Mr. Flanders and Mr. Nester recommended the following persons_.o<"to serve on the E-9ll commi ttee: Alan H. Brittle, liason to the Sheriff's Department and Public Safety I Departments; Mr. George W. Nester, Town Manager of Vinton; o. S. Foster, Roanoke County Sheriff; Tom Fuqua, Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator for Roanoke County; Clarence F. Irby, Jr., vinton Police Chief; Charles R. Hill, Mayor of Vinton; S. A. Cable, Roanoke County Communications Director; John Hubbard, Superintendent of Public Facilities; and Sharon Argabright, Town of vinton Emergency Services Coordinator. Supervisor Minter moved for the approval of the above recommendation and approval of the suggested committee. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION I Supervisor McGraw moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 (a), (1), (2), ( 4 ), and (6). - ~ December 4, 1984 325 IN RE: OPEN SESSION I Supervisor Brittle moved to return to Open Session at 11:15 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT Supervisor Brittle moved to recess to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 1984, to consider going into Executive Session to discuss legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. I ~ I ~