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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/7/1982 - Regular 1274 9-7-82 ..-------------.------..-----------------.-----.-----._._-". Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Salem, Virginia September 7, 1982 I The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month of September, 1982. MEMBERS PRESENT FOR EARLY SESSION: Chairman Athena E. Burton and Supervisors Harry C. Nickens, Robert E. Myers, and May W. Johnson. MEMBERS ABSENT FOR EARLY SESSION: Supervisor Gary J. Minter. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Burton called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. I ;, :1 ;1 I Supervisor Nickens moved immediately to go into executive session to discuss real estate and legal matters, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (2) and (6) of the Code of Virginia, as amended. His motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION When the Supervisors returned to open session at 7:02 p.m. Supervisor Minter had joined them. Chairman Burton again called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and advised those present that the Supervisors had been meeting since 6:00 p.m. in executive session to discuss personnel and real estate. I IN RE: INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I' I i i , , I I i I The Reverend Samuel W. Crews offered the invocation, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited in unison by those present. , I I , I I ! ,I i I:~ ,... ] '") Q . "'" (:) 9-7-82 m RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Supervisor Johnson moved that the minutes of the Supervisors August 10, 1982, meeting be approved as submitted. Her motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: INFORMATION ITEMS On motion by Supervisor Johnson, adopted by a unanimous voice vote, the following items were ordered received and filed: (1) Roanoke City Council Resolution No. 26196 urging establish- ment of a branch post office in the southwest section (Chairman Burton expressed thanks to the City of Roanoke for adoption of this resolution). (2) Copy of 1982-83 approved Six-Year Plan for Secondary Construction in Roanoke County. (3) Treasurer's report for July, 1982. I IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITION OF EDITH L. HOBBS REQUESTING REZONING * FROM B-1 TO M-l OF A TRACT CONTAINING 3 ACRES, * MORE OR LESS, AND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF * U.S. ROUTE 11/460 JUST OUTSIDE THE WEST * CORPORATE LINE OF SALEM IN THE CATAWBA DISTRICT * APPROVED TO MAKE THE PROPERTY COMPATIBLE WITH ADJACENT * PROPERTIES. Mr. L. S. Waldrop, Sr. was present as spokesman for the petitioner no one was present in opposition. Supervisor Myers moved that the rezoning be approved. Chairman Burton asked County Planner Timothy W. Gubala about areas being considered for this kind of change in the comprehensive plan and if there was any conflict. Mr. Gubala replied there was none, Ii I j I I I I ! l i i I i that nearby property in the City of Salem and property in Fort Lewis Industrial Park are zoned industrial. Supervisor Nickens asked about I fire and emergency services. }1r. Gubala replied that because there was no specific use planned or a proposed occupant, there was no site plan available. He also said any site plan would be reviewed by Engineering, Fire and Emergency Services, Utilities, etc. when a building permit was issued. -j .....: 129 ~ I 9-7-82 Supervisor Myers' motion to approve the rezoning was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. I NAYS: None FINAL ORDER NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned tract of land, more particularly described below, be rezoned from Office and Residential District B-1 to Industrial District M-l. Property located on the south line of West U.S. Route 460-11 just over the City of Salem boundary, being a portion of Parcel A, Lot 3, White Farm; Portion Lot 1, Section 2, White Farm and Portion Parcel B-2, White Farm. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be transmitted to the County Planner and that he be and hereby is directed to reflect that change on the official zoning maps of the County. I RE-ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3178 AMENDING SECTION * 19-6.1 CHARGE FOR BAD CHECKS TENDERED TO COUNTY * APPROVED -- OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE. * County Attorney James E. Buchholtz explained that because this ordinance was adopted as an emergency ordinance on July 27, 1982, it had to be re-adopted within a 60-day period after that date after having been properly advertised. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption; her motion was adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 3178 AMENDING SECTION 19-6.1. CHARGE FOR BAD -- CHECKS TENDERED TO COUNTY OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 19-6.1. Charge for bad checks tendered ~ county I of the Roanoke County Code be amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 19-6.1. Charge for bad checks tendered to county. If any check tendered for any amount due the county be not paid by the bank on which it is drawn as the result of insufficient funds in the account or if there be no such account, the person by whom such check was tendered shall remain liable for the payment of such amount the same as if such check had not been tendered, and in addition to other penalties imposed by law, be subject to a penalty of fifteen ($15.00) dollars. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its I I I I- i I: I I ...il passage. r"'" 130 9-7-82 Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, 11inter, and Burton. NAYS: None. I RE-ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3192 AMENDING CHAPTER 10 * APPROVED MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE * County Attorney James E. Buchholtz explained that because this ordinance was adopted as an emergency ordinance on July 27, 1982, it had to be re-adopted within a 60-day period after that date after having been properly advertised. Supervisor Johnson asked if this ordinance agrees with new State Code provisions. Mr. Buchholtz replied yes. Supervisor Johnson then asked if local governments could adopt a more stringent ordinance. Mre. Buchholtz replied no. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption; her motion was adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 3193 AMENDING CHAPTER 10. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, I Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 10-3.1. Adoption of state law of Article I. In General of Chapter 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic be, and hereby is, amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 10-3.1. Adoption of state law. a) Pursuant to the authority of Section 46.1-188 of the Code of Virginia, all of the provisions and requirements of the laws of the state contained in Title 46.1 and in Article 2 (Section 18.2-266, et seq.) 0 Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, except those provisions and requirements the violation of which constitutes a felony, and except those provisions and requirements which, by their very nature, can have no application to or within the county, are hereby adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference and made applicable within Roanoke County. References to "highways of the state" contained in such provisions and requirements hereby adopted shall be deemed to refer to the streets, highways and other public ways within the county. Such provisions and requirements, as amended from time to time, are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as fully as though set forth at length herein, and it shall be unlawful for any person within the county to violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any provision of Title 46.1 and Article 2 (section 18.2-266, et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia which is adopted by this section; provided, that in no event shall the penalty imposed for the violation of any provision or requirement hereby adopted exceed the penalty imposed for a similar offense under Title 46.1 and Article 2 (Section 18.2-266, et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia. I I I -~ II Ii b) All definitions of words and phrases contained in the state law hereby adopted shall apply to such words and phrases, when used in this chapter, unless clearly indicated to the contrary. ...... 9-7-82 1 :3 1 2. That Section 10-23. ~ seq. of Article III. Driving while under influence of alcohol, drugs, and other intoxicants of Chapter 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic be, and hereby is, repealed. I 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. IN RE: APPLICATION OF LA BELLEVUE GARDEN CLUB FOR RAFFLE PERMIT* APPROVED No one was present as spokesman for this application; no one was present in opposit~on. Supervisor Minter moved that the application be approved and that the $25 filing fee be waived. Supervisor Nickens commented that the profits were used to support senior citizens' prografls. I Supervisor Minter's motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: INSTALLATION OF "STOP" SIGNS AT RAILROAD GRADE * CROSSINGS * CONTINUED County Administrator Flanders explained the background situation that generated his letter to the Norfolk and Western Railway Company regarding installation of STOP signs at railroad crossings. He said the State Highway Department is concerned that if STOP signs were put up at such grade crossings, people would tend to ignore STOP signs at street intersections; the Highway Department does not want to broaden use of their STOP signs. Mr. Flanders said the County was involved in this I situation only as the "pass-through" agency; final determination is to be made by the State. It was directed that this matter be continued to the Supervisors' September 14 meeting. IN RE: REPORTS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR The Administrator passed out to the Supervisors copies of the I 1- , ~ J :~ ') 4J 9-7-82 report on solid waste described at their August 24 meeting; it was so late, there was no discussion at that meeting. Supervisor Myers asked the Administrator if he was not still of the opinion that the County would be better off without the baler at the regional landfill. Mr. Flanders replied that the baler system being considered is transferrable and could I be used at any future landfill site. He also advised that the Solid Waste Management Board has not gone into other means of handling wastes by other methods; as a new member of the Board, he planned to discuss source separation, use of Salem's incinerator, etc. Mr. Flanders felt anything that could be done now to extend the life of the present landfill would be helpful. He then mentioned a letter from the Solid Waste Management Board's attorney, Edward A. Natt, regarding the Board's organizational structure. Mr. Flanders also recommended that the Supervisors authorize purchase of the baler since the County could be charged for it anyway. Supervisor Minter moved that the purchase be authorized. Supervisor Johnson commented that the baler had already been ordered and suggested that the Administrator take to the Solid Waste Management I Board the Supervisors' recommendation to make the landfill higher and thus extend the life of the present site. Chairman Burton said these things still are unanswered to her satisfaction: how the County's share of the baler cost will be financed; the impact on County citizens' refuse disposal fees; who will own the equipment after purchase; and whether lease/purchase was considered. Supervisor Myers agreed with Mrs. Burton's reservations. He also said if the Landfill Board attorney's opinion were accepted, the SupervisorE would be accepting his opinion against the opinion of the County Attorney and that if the County goes along with purchase of the baler it should be stated that the County does not agree with the way the purchase has County Attorney Buchholtz reminded the Supervisors he had previously I been handled. given them a written opinion on this subject. Chairman Burton again expressed reservations and said she thought her questions ought to be answered before the money was appropriated. - ~ ~ 9-7-82 133 Supervisor Nickens commented that the County Administrator's presence on the Solid Waste Management Board would be helpful and that he shared the concerns expressed by the other Supervisors; he also suggested I that the money should be approved to keep from driving a wedge between the municipalities now working together. Supervisor Minter's motion that purchase of the baler be authorized was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, and Minter. (Supervisor Myers asked that the record show he does not agree with the Solid Waste Management Board attorney's opinions). NAYS: Chairman Burton (asked that the record show she voted "Nay" because she does not have information on impact on rates). The County Administrator then announced he had been studying the operations of all County departments and that he will be making a report on how best to provide needed services to the County citizens and be I responsive to the Supervisors. Mr. Flanders mentioned that the County is currently inventorying and receiving appraisals on surplus real estate owned by the County; Real Estate Assessor Andrew E. Clingenpeel was asked to make a report on progress of this project. Mr. Clingenpeel said that appraisals on four properties are being updated and that two tracts had to have appraisals made. He anticipated these would be in hand the latter part of this month. Mr. Flanders reminded the Supervisors that it has been suggested that funds realized from the sale of these properties be used for a new public works facility. The County Administrator reminded the Supervisors of a meeting of the Legislative subcommittee studying the meals and lodging tax to be held in I Richmond on September 15. Mr. Flanders attended a previous meeting of this subcommittee to present Roanoke County's views in this matter. He plans to attend the September 15 meeting and invited any Supervisor who could, to accompany him. The County Administrator next brought up the matter of selecting a date for the Supervisors' next magisterial district meeting, which will be held in Vinton district. Mr. Flanders presented a schedule of possible I~ r- 1'8 4 9-7-82 . dates. Chairman Burton asked if the location of the next regular meeting of the Board (first Tuesday in October) could be moved to the Vinton municipal building. She was told it could be if a resolution were adopted and advertised. Chairman Burton then suggested Thursday, September 30, I at 7:30 p.m. because Vinton Town Council would be meeting on the first Tuesday in October. Chairman Burton also suggested that Vinton Town Council be invited to have dinner at 6:00 p.m. with the Supervisors at the Vinton War Memorial prior to that magisterial district meeting. Supervisor Nickens moved that the invitation be extended and his motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The Administrator told the Supervisors he had met last week with Salem City Manager William J. Paxton, Jr., Social Services Superintendent Betty ~1. Lucas, and Social Services Supervisor Toy W. Bowen, and Richard Young, Director of the League of Older Americans regarding the council on long-tern care. It was felt that in the planning phase, the Valley govern~ents should work together. }1r. Young has been asked to contact other Valley governments about a meeting. I The County Administrator mentioned that he had talked to Salem City Manager Paxton about working with the County on a grant for a regional water system under the Community Block Grant application; Vinton has been communicated with on this. Mr. Flanders said things are progressing well on the bond sale; he will have a resolution and reports for the next Supervisors' meeting and hoped the sale might be implemented in October. Supervisor Myers suggested that interest rates be closely monitored to take advantage of the best rate. Regarding the legislative program as requested by George Long, Executive Director of VACo, input from staff has already been requested, Supervisor Johnson said it would be a good idea to stick to one or two I and the County Administrator asked for suggestions from the Supervisors. pieces of high-priority items. Supervisor Minter suggested getting priorities from other large, urban counties. Chairman Burton wanted the Supervisors to localize their efforts on two or three needs and suzgested that by the next Supervisors meeting some ideas be available - for discussion. ...... ~ 9-7-82 The County Administrator then distributed a memorandum from County Planner Timothy W. Gubala scheduling a tour of RCAC on September 10 and showing a schedule of planning and occupancy. Chairman Burton I asked for a motion directing that a resolution be prepared directing that directional signs be erected by the State Highway Department re: RCAC. Supervisor Johnson moved that the County Attorney prepare such a resolution asking that the signs be readable and located at appropriate places from the entrances. Her motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The County Administrator advised that the planning intern program this summer was helpful in setting up workshops for citizen input on the proposed comprehensive plan. The County Planner and County Administrato have met with Professor David Loecks about having students working for the County during the fall and winter quarters as part of class study requirements at Virginia Tech. The County Administrator mentioned an industrial seminar on September 29 in Richmond sponsored by the State Division of Industrial Development. I Mr. Flanders will be going and invited any Supervisor available to go along. IN RE: REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY County Attorney James E. Buchholtz requested an executive session, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (1) and (6) to discuss personnel and legal matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. IN RE: REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Director of Finance John M. Chambliss, Jr. discussed the revised I appropriation resolution which accompanied his report on carry-over appropriations and attempted to explain the carry-over items. Supervisor Myers asked if the money was part of the 1982-83 unappropriated balance; Mr. Chambliss said it was not. Mr. Chambliss said the money had been in the 1981-82 budget and had not been expended. Chairman Burton wanted to see the final accounting for 1981-82 before making a decision on these excess funds. Supervisor Johnson said this money represented 0---- I..... """ 9-7-82 136 1981-82 appropriations that were not spent. Supervisor Myers said he thought unexpended funds automatically went into the beginning balance for the next budget year. Mr. Chambliss advised the County now has an un- appropriated balance of about $700,000 in the general fund, but he did I not have a figure for the beginning balance that includes unexpended funds from the 1981-82 budget. Supervisor Minter moved for adoption of the prepared, corrected appropriation resolution. Chairman Burton and Supervisor Myers wanted detailed information on these transactions before taking action on this matter. Supervisor Johnson made a substitute motion to continue the matter until further explanations can be given on all things that are not underway now and that the County honor payment of invoices on projects already undertaken. It was stated that if the Board agrees bills will be honored until such time as this matter can be settled, this is all the authorization the Director of Finance needs. Supervisor Johnson's AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. I substitute motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: NAYS: None. I: I Chairman Burton then invited School Superintendent Bayes E. l!ilson to explain his request for transfer of $50,000 from Transportation of Pupils to the Textbook Fund. Mr. Wilson referred the question to Dr. T. J. Viars, Associate Superintendent of Schools, who explained that the School Board subsidizes textbook rentals. In their 1983-84 budget, they are planning for new textbooks, and the $50,000 under discussion would be spent during the late spring or early summer of 1983 for books Supervisor Nickens suggested that the $50,000 be included in the I that would be used in the 1983-84 school year. School Board's future request for transfer of surplus funds after the School Board auditors have determined the final figures. i \ l --.J i , ~l ~ 9-7-32 J I'lIlf At 9:10 p.m. Chairman Burton called for a ten-minute recess; the Chairman called the meeting to order again at 9:28 p.m. I IN RE: REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The report of the Superintendent of Public Works on the purchase of a high-pressure washer and cleaner for use at the County garage had been discussed at the July 27, ~982, Board meeting. No action was taken at that time because invitations to bid had not been sent out, quotations of price had been taken by phone, and the Supervisors had directed that bids be taken. The Superintendent explained that an existing piece of equipment had broken down unexpectedly and irrepa in June and that no money was budgeted in the 1982-83 budget for replacement. The Superintendent's report was accompanied by a prepared appropriation resoluti ~. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared appropriation resolution: I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3225 On motion made by Supervisor Myers, the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 22, 1982 be, and is the same hereby amended as follows to become effective September 7, 1982: DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT Nill1BER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Dept: Obj ect: Expenditures General Operating Garage Machinery & Equipment- Replace 03-6-01221-70011 $2,495 Dept: Unappropriated Balance 03-6-99999-99999 ($2,495) Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton. I NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Supervisor Nickens. IN RE: REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD I I Regarding the resolution received from the County School Board J declaring Mountain View Farm property to be surplus, County Attorney James I~ r"'" 138 . 9-7-82 -'. . .. E. Buchholtz said a resolution of the Board of Supervisors was not necessary because the State Code says adoption of a resolution by the School Board and giving deed to the County is all that is needed. Chairman Burton said the School Board resolution did not say what should be done I with funds from sale of the property; she suggested the funds should go into the School Construction Fund because the property was bought with School Construction Bond funds. Supervisor Johnson moved that the net proceeds from the sale of this property be returned to the Construction Fund of the School Board. Her motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Burton. NAYS: None. IN RE: REPORTS OF COORDINATOR OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Regarding his report recommending adoption of an ordinance authorizing 16- and l7-year olds to participate in Roanoke County I volunteer fire company activities, Coordinator Thomas C. Fuqua stated there was a new State law, which became effective July 1, 1982. He also said youths in this age group have been used in the past and some are now employed by the County as paid firemen. Mr. Fuqua stated that some of the County fire companies want to be able to use persons in this age group and others do not. The Fire Chiefs Board recommended local option be adopted by the County and suggested that participating young people be required to maintain a 'c' average grade during the school year. Mr. Fuqua requested that the County Attorney be authorized to draft such an ordinance. County Attorney Buchholtz pointed out that a past Board of Supervisors operated by anyone under 21 years of age, including fire trucks. He I made it County policy that equipment purchased by the County not be said if the present Supervisors want to keep this age limit, he should be directed to include that provision in the ordinance; Mr. Fuqua concurred. Supervisor Minter moved that the County Attorney draw up and advertise an ordinance for consideration by the Board. Supervisor Myers said the ~ ~ ~ 9-7-82 i ordinance should provide that each fire company could make its own decision about accepting such youths. Supervisor Minter's motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I In his report on organization of a rescue squad in the Catawba/ Masons Cove area, Mr. Fuqua advised that six people had been trained and that he had been working with them for a year in planning for this organization. He said they plan to use the Masons Cove public safety building as their base of operation. Supervisor Johnson asked about equipment. Mr. Fuqua advised that the purchase of an ambulance is planned for Hollins and the vehicle it will replace can be moved to Masons Cove, plus there are funds in the Rescue budget that can be divided. Mr. Fuqua then introduced Ms. Cathy Ross, Captain, and eleven other persons present for the discussion of this matter. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: I RESOLUTION NO. 3226 RECOGNIZING AS A RESCUE SQUAD IN ROANOKE COUNTY THE CATAWBA-MASONS COVE RESCUE SQUAD, INC. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain corporation chartered as the Catawba-Masons Cove Rescue Squad, Inc. by the State Corporation Commission of Virginia, having fully complied with the laws of the Commonwealth relating to the formation and operation of a rescue squad, is RECOGNIZED as an official rescue squad in the Roanoke Valley to serve the Catawba-Masons Cove area of Roanoke County; and 2. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to Thomas Fuqua, Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator, and to the President of the Catawba-Masons Cove Rescue Squad, Inc. I Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. IN RE: REPORTS OF COUNTY ENGINEER Civil Engineer John A. Peters, III presented reports at this I II- I I I I..... ,... 9-7-82 14: () meeting in the absence of County Engineer R. E. Robertson. Mr. Peters outlined a report on the necessity for funds to pay for recordation of storm water detention maintenance agreements. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the following prepared appropriation resolution: RESOLUTION NUMBER 3227 I On motion made by Supervisor Johnson, the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 22, 1982 be, and is the same hereby amended as follows to become effective September 7, 1982: DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Dept: Object: Expenditures General Engineering Warrants & Fees 03-6-04301-58040 $ 24 , \ , ; Dept: Unappropriated Balance 03-6-99999-99999 (24) Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Hyers, Minter, and Burton. Supervisor Johnson suggested that the County Attorney prepare I NAYS: None. a resolution or ordinance providing that a fund be set up for recording documents. Engineer Peters then presented reports in which it was requested that an extension of Route 943 and an extension of Route 875 be declared rural additions. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: : I: I; RESOLUTION NO. 3228 DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS, HIGHHAYS, OR ROADS LOCATED IN ROANOKE COUNTY AS RURAL ADDITIONS AS MADE AND PROVIDED BY LAH BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, 1. That a certain portion of a certain street known as an extension I I; Virginia, as follows: of State Secondary Route 875 situate in the Cave Spring 11agisterial District, being a section of such road approximately 0.07 miles long to its end, is hereby declared as a rural addition pursuant to Section 33.1-72.1 (Cl) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and - 2. That a certain portion of a certain street known as an extension ~ ~ 9-7-82 141 -- of State Secondary Route 943 situate in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, being a section of such road approximately 0.10 miles long to its end, is hereby declared as a rural addition pursuant to Section I 33.1-72.1 (Cl) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and 3. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to the State Department of Highways and Transportation. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson" Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. After Mr. Peters presented a report requesting that a Highway Inspector be requested for section 2 of the Cameron subdivision, Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3229 REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TFANSPORTATION TO ASSIGN A HIGHWAY INSPECTOR TO SECTION 2 OF CAMERON SUBDIVISION I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be, and it hereby is requested to assign a highway inspector to inspect road construction and other improvements in Section 2 of Cameron Subdivision; and 2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to enter into agreement, upon a form approved by the County Attorney, with Nationwide Homes whereby said corporation agrees and guarantees full payment of said inspector at no cost to the County; and 3. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded I to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation by the Clerk. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. I- I ! l~ "...- 14 2 . 9-7-82 IN RE: REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF UTILITY ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION Director John R. Hubbard explained why the Supervisors were being asked to rescind Resolution No. 3182 adopted at their July 27~ 1982~ meeting and awarding a bid for work on the Hidden Valley water line to Ray Sink Plumbing and Heating. Research revealed that this company did I not have a license for performing underground utility work, only for plumbing and heating work. After Mr. Hubbard finished, Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3230 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3182 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIDDEN VALLEY WATER LINE PROJECT; AND AWARDING A CONTRACT UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That that certain resolution designated Resolution No. 3182 accepting a certain bid made to the County of Roanoke by Ray Sink Plumbing & Heating for construction of the Hidden Valley Water Line I Project, be, and same hereby is RESCINDED and in all respects rendered null and void; and 2. That that certain bid of J. P. Turner & Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $72,687.00 for construction of the Hidden Valley Water Line Project, being the best conforming bid, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposals and the provisions of this resolution, be, and same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 3. That the County Administrator hereby is authorized and directed to enter into a contract with J. P. Turner & Brothers, Inc. for this project upon a form approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers~ Minter, and Burton. I NAYS: None. Supervisor Johnson pointed out that not enough money was being appropriated for the Hidden Valley wate~ line; $637 more was needed. She then moved that $637 be added and that an appropriation resolution be - ~ -.., 9-7-82 14 3 -- prepared and spread in the records of this meeting. Her motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. I NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3238 On motion made by Supervisor Johnson, the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 22, 1982 be, and is the same hereby amended as follows to become effective September 7, 1982: DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Proj: Expenditures Capital Projects Hidden Valley 16-6-60096-00000 $ 637 Class: Source: Revenues Transfer from Water Bd. 16-5-51470-00000 637 I Class: Fund: Proj: Expenditures Water Bond Transfer to Capital Projects 47-6-00000-90016 637 Unappropriated Balance 47-6-00000-99999 (637) Adopted by the above recorded vote. I I i !- I j 1~11 ~ 9-7-82 ~ . --- . IN RE: REPORTS OF COUNTY PLANNER County Planner Timothy W. Gubala explained that after preparation of the Comprehensive Plan began~ it was found that the $1~000 appropriated for Printed Forms in his department would not be enough~ and so he was requesting an additional $2~000 to pay for printing of the Plan I and other projects. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared appropriation resolution: RESOLUTION NUMBER 3231 On motion made by Supervisor Myers~ the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County~ Virginia~ adopted June 22~ 1982 be~ and is the same hereby amended as follows to become effective September 7~ 1982: ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) DESCRIPTION Class: Fund: Dept: Object: Expenditures General Planning & Zoning Printed Forms 03-6-08100-30061 $ 2~000 Dept: Unappropriated Balance 03-6-99999-99999 (2~000) I Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson~ Nickens~ Myers~ Minter~ and Burton. NAYS: None. Chairman Burton and Supervisor Nickens suggested that the printing costs be passed along to whomever requests copies. The Planner then outlined the need to have the County Code sections which apply to dance halls amended so that they compliment one another and agree. The Supervisors suggested a study session with planning staff before this matter is brought before the Board again at a regular meeting. Somewhat in connection with this proposed study session~ Supervisor I Minter suggested that an ordinance covering instances where a building is being converted into a home for adults be included for study. After presenting to the Supervisors copies of a planning primer entitled "Planning and the People - a Guide to Planning and Citizen --- Involvement in Roanoke County~" County Planner Gubala thanked his two ~ .., 9-7-82 -- \...1 , student interns who worked on this project. I IN RE: REPORTS OF BID COMMITTEE After Purchasing Supervisor E. D. Fitzgerald had presented a report on purchase of water meters for the Utility Department, Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3232 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE TO FURNISH WATER METERS FOR USE BY THE WATER DIVISION OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY UTILITY DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Badger Meter Company to furnish approxi- mately four hundred (400) water meters at a cost of $23.00 each for use by the water division of the Roanoke County Utility Department for new installations and replacements, at a total sum not to exceed $10,600.00, I upon all and singular the terms and conditions of invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Badger Meter Company upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. I After Mr. Fitzgerald presented a report on the cost of grading of the tennis courts, parking lot, and ballfields at Penn Forest Park, Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: i i 1_ ~ ".- 9-7-82 '\ .L ""- ...i RESOLUTION NO. 3233 ACCEPTING A BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR GRADING OF TENNIS COURTS, PARKING LOT AND BALL- FIELD AT PENN FOREST PARK BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of S. R. Draper, Inc. in the amount of I $13,413.00 to grade the tennis courts, parkin8 lot, and ballfields at Penn Forest Park, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with S. R. Draper, Inc. upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this work; 3. That all other bids for this project are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: I AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Hyers, Hinter, and Burton NAYS: None. Ii }lr. Fitzgerald then presented a report on the purchase of a truck for use in the County fire service. Supervisor Minter moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: II RESOLUTION NO. 3234 ACCEPTING A BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR ONE ONE-TON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE CAB AND CHASSIS TO ACCOMODATE A UTILITY SERVICE BODY WHICH vJILL BE PLACED IN SERVICE BY THE ROANOKE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AS A SERVICE TRUCK FOR THE FIRE MECHANIC BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Berglund Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of I $11,718.62 for one one-ton, four-wheel drive cab and chassis to accomodate a utility service body which will be placed in service by the Roanoke County Fire Department as a service truck for the Fire Mechanic, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the f-- ~: ~ 9-7-82 provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the Cound Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Berglund Chevrolet, Inc. upon a form I approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. After the Purchasing Supervisor presented the report on purchase of a service body for use in the fire department, Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: I RESOLUTION NO. 3235 ACCEPTING A BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE TO FURNISH AND MOUNT A SERVICE BODY ON A ONE-TON PICKUP TRUCK CI~SSIS WHICH TRUCK WILL BE PLACED IN SERVICE BY THE ROANOKE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AS A SERVICE TRUCK FOR THE FIRE MECHANIC BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Cavalier Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $3,385.00 to furnish and mount a service body on a one-ton pickup truck chassis, said truck to be placed in service by the Roanoke County Fire Department as a service truck for the Fire Mechanic, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Cavalier Equipment, Inc. upon a form I approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. ---- I i I I~ r 9-7-82 ... I ';' The Purchasing Agent next presented a report on purchase of a one-ton, four-wheel-drive pickup truck which will be used to transport a 250-gallon slide-in brush firefighting unit. Supervisor Minter moved for adoption of the following prepared resolution: III RESOLUTION NO. 3236 ACCEPTING A BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR ONE ONE-TON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK TO BE PLACED IN SERVICE BY THE ROANOKE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, I i ! Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Berglund Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $11,079.16 for one one-ton, four-wheel drive pickup truck to be placed in service by the Roanoke County Fire Department, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed III to enter into a contract with Berglund Chevrolet, Inc. upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. I, The Purchasing Agent next presented a report on purchase of a slide-in brush firefighting unit, Supervisor Minter moved for adoption of I. I, the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3237 ACCEPTING A BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE TO FURNISH AND HOUNT ON A COUNTY -mmED VEHICLE ONE SLIDE-IN BRUSH FIRE FIGHTING UNIT III BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Grumman Emergency Products in the amount of $4,657.96 to furnish and mount, on a County-owned vehicle, one -' , ~I' ~ 9-7-82 j slide-in brush fighting unit, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, I be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Grumman Emergency Products, Inc. upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. NAYS: None. I IN RE: HEARING OF CITIZENS Mrs. Wincey Recard (Route 7, Box 231, Salem) was present to discuss a problem she had encountered involving transportation for the aged and/or handicapped. Chairman Burton aksed the County Administrator if this could be referred to the League of Older Americans. Mrs. Recard said that was one of the agencies she had contacted and they could not provide the necessary service. The Administrator said he had asked Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator Fuqua to be prepared to address the matter brought up by Mrs. Recard. Mr. Fuqua said that because the County rescue squads are composed of volunteers and are intended to handle emergencies, not provide ambulance service, it would almost be necessary to have paid personnel I on the rescue squads to handle emergencies and take care of transportation. The County Administrator commented that this is the kind of service that would be addressed in the planning of the long-term care council and he asked Mrs. Recard if she would be available to provide input at the meetin~ held to discuss formation of the council. She replied that she would be Chairman Burton suggested that the Supervisors reconsider I I I - L~ available. ~ , i 1'-, ~. 9-7-82 membership in RADAR, an agency with which a previous agreement was worked out but not approved by the then Supervisors. Supervisor Myers said he thought the County had not entered into the agreement because of the expense. Supervisor Johnson said the County might be eligible for a bus I through the League of Older Americans, the only County expense would be the cost of a driver. IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Johnson had several matters to bring before the Board and staff: (1) asked Director of Finance if the County received money from the State for one-half of the office supplies in the offices of the Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue; he responded that the County does receive such reimbursement, up to a set amount. (2) mentioned possibility of microfilming Supervisors' minutes; I advised Circuit Court Clerk's office has the equipment and the only cost would be for film; State would provide storage (3) asked the County Planner about a previously requested report on condominiums; he replied that it will be on the Board's September 14 agenda. Supervisor Johnson said she wanted a recommendation that would require every condominium and townhouse to have a "reasonable" border. Chairman Burton said she would like to see a site plan be included as a proffered condition -- for townhouses, etc. and for businesses. . (4) discussed a letter she received from 7-Eleven Stores (Southland Corporation) about a booklet they had printed entitled "Being Safe" and which was available to anyone desiring copies. Supervisor Johnson directed that 50 additional copies be requested. I Supervisor Minter again asked the County Attorney to check about who owns 'Verndale Drive' and who is responsible for it. He also mentioned he was going to a luncheon about workfare and that he would report to the Supervisors on what he learns. ~ 9-7-82 1 ..L Supervisor Johnson moved to appoint Lawrence E. Perry, Jr. (3943 Hummingbird Lane, S. W., telephone 989-9898) to the Air Pollution Advisory and Appeals Board for a four-year term. Mr. Perry replaced Edwin N. I LeGard, Jr. , whose term expired July 25, 1982, and who asked not to be reappointed. The motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Myers, as one of the County representatives on the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Commission, had received a request from the Civic Center. They have a water break and since Salem has in the past taken care of electrical problems in an emergency situation, Civic Center Manager Jack Dame asked that the County repair the water break. Supervisor Myers asked Leonard Leask, Director of Utilities Operations and Maintenance, if it would be possible. Mr. Leask replied that the County had the capability, but he would need more information; he said he would call Mr. Dame tomorrow morning. I Supervisor Myers also reported to the other Supervisors that the Civic Center Commission has a list of capital improvements which would cost approximately $210,000. Chairman Burton asked if the list had been reviewed to see if all the items are necessary. Supervisor Myers replied that these are projects that will be coming up and he merely wanted the other Supervisors to know about them in advance. The Commission is suggesting that each participating governing body set money aside each year in an escrow account to handle these improvements and any emergencies that may arise. Supervisor Nickens asked the County Attorney if all resolutions have to be adopted by a roll call vote. The County Attorney said yes, I and that the vote must be recorded in the minute book. Supervisor Nickens then brought up the subject of beauty shops. He advised there is now State legislation, which became effective July 1, dealing with inspection of these facilities and that it is a misdemeanor to operate, regardless of where, without such inspection. IIe also said the State wants to be advised anytime the Supervisors approve a permit; notification should be sent to: 11rs. Gale Moyer, Executive Director; Barber and Hairdresser Boards; Departlaent of Professional and Occupational I- I l~ ,.... 9-7-82 1. U ,.I Regulation; F & M Annex; 2 South 9th Street; Richmond, Virginia. Supervisor Nickens then moved that Becky Price (Mrs. Kenneth S. of 1525 Muse Drive in Vinton, telephone 890-2514) be appointed to the Court Services Unit Advisory Council/Youth and Family Services Advisory Board. Mrs. Price replaces William B. Miller (resigned) whose term will I expire March 22, 1984. His motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Burton asked for a mQtion appointing Sherry Robison (Mrs. Martin L. at 3827 Vauxhall Road, S.W., telephone 774-9018) to the Court Services Unit Advisory Council/Youth and Family Services Advisory Board. Mrs. Robison replaces Mrs. Arnold Renner (resigned) whose term will expire March 22, 1984. Supervisor Minter so moved and his motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Burton then mentioned the need for recodification of the Roanoke County Code. County Attorney Buchholtz advised there are three companies nationwide that provide such service: one in Spokane, Hashington which recodified Salem's City Code; one in Florida which I recodified Roanoke's City Code; and the Michie Company in Charlottesville which did the original codific.ation of Roanoke County's ordinances in 1973. lie further advised that the three are specialists in the business and they provide a service which deals with nothing but legislation adopted by the State of Virginia and how it affects our Code. They also expect a great deal of participation from local staff when undertaking such a project. Supervisor Minter moved that the County Attorney and County Administrator be directed to secure proposals to recodify the County Code. His motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Burton then brought to the Supervisors attention the idea of scheduling all public hearings at one monthly meeting at which no other business would be handled unless it was an emergency. The I County Administrator said this was discussed in a recent staff meeting and that staff was very much in favor of it. County Planner Gubala suggested the second meeting of each month for public hearings only since the Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Wednesday of each month and I I f-. the Planning Commission meets the third Tuesday. Chairman Burton then asked if it would be legal to set a limit on the number of hearings ~. ~ 9-7-82 .-., '-' "'-" I scheduled for such a meeting. Mr. Gubala advised that the Planning Commission cuts off the number of public hearings they hold at anyone meeting. The Supervisors agreed that, on a trial basis, their regularly scheduled meetings on the second Tuesday of each month should be set aside for public hearings only. The County Administrator asked for an executive session, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (2) and (6) of the Code of Virginia, as amended, to discuss real estate and legal matters. Supervisor Minter asked for a list of appointments for the upcoming year. I Chairman Burton brought up a letter from Walker Services in Roanoke regarding a citizens service review board which reviews all the service agencies which request contributions and makes recommendations and suggesting that such a review board be formed in the County. The Chairman also had a letter from the City of Roanoke inviting participation in "National Employ the Handicapped Week." There is to be a luncheon on October 6, and Chairman Burton asked for a volunteer to go and represent Roanoke County. Supervisor Johnson said she was on the Board and had planned to go. At 11:20 p.m. Supervisor Nickens moved to go into executive session; the motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: RECONVENEHENT There was a motion by Supervisor Johnson to reconvene in open session at 12:45 a.m. on September 8, 1982. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. After discussion of the County's need to expand tax base in the County through development of varied industrial site potentials, Dr. Nickens moved that the proper officers of the County enter into an option - ~ ,....- 9-7-82 _v with Fralin and Waldron, Inc. for the period of 180 days at an option price of $1,000 for the potential purchase of 53.445 acres of the former ~J. M. Pollard estate property at a price of $6,000 per acre. Further, that County staff proceed in making application for Community Block Grant Development Funds for purchase and development of the property as a Roanoke County research and technology park. Motion carried by roll call I vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Nickens, Johnson, tlyers, Minter, and Chairman Burton. None. Following a discussion regarding progress on the Glade Creek interceptor line and need to secure the necessary land parcels for its installation, Supervisor Johnson moved that staff be directed to secure appraisals of the remaining property needed to prepare for the actual installation of the interceptor line. Motion carried by a roll call vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Burton. None. I Following an explanation of the need to create a Health Insurance Appeals Board to hear employee complaints as to payments to employees for coverage under the Roanoke County Employees' Health Plan, Supervisor Johnson moved that a three-person Appeals Board be created and to be comprised of a County employee (Mrs. Eudora J. Altice), a County Board Supervisor (Dr. Harry C. Nickens), and a representative of the medical service provider field, Charles D. Cox, III (Route 2, Salem). The appointees to the Health Insurance Appeals Board are to serve until July 1, 1982, and will be charsed with responsibility of being final arbitrator of or review of a claim by an employee who may feel the administrator of the Health Insurance Plan did not interpret the rules of the Health Insurance Plan correctly. 7he Appeals Doard will set up necessary format for employees to use requesting review by the Appeals Board. Motion carried by a roll call vote of: I AYES::' NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Hyers, Minter, and Burton. - None. ...... - -- .-- ~ , 155 -... "-_. -------- PAGE 155 OMITTED IN ERROR I I I , I , I I I I - ~ I I I 9-7--82 15() ----_._-_._----~------------- IN RE: ADJOURNMENT Supervisor Myers moved to adjourn at 1:00 a.m.; his motion was carried unanimously. ~ ~tf/Li CHAIRNAN