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Board of County Supervisors
Salem-Roanoke County Civic Cente
Salem, Virginia
January 13, 1981
The Board of County 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 January.
Members present: Chairman Robert E. Myers, Vice-Chairman Lawrence
E. Terry, and Supervisors May W. Johnson, Edward C. Park Jr., and T. M. White.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote the Board
went into Executive session at 6:05 p.m. to discuss personnel, legal, and
real estate matters.
IN RE:
RECONVENEl'1ENT
At 6:45 p.m. the Board reconvened on motion of Supervisor Terry.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF ROANOKE MOOSE LODGE 11284 FOR RENEWAL -I~
OF THEIR BINGO PERMIT TO CONDUCT BINGO GAMES AT THE * APPROVED
MOOSE LODGE ON ROUTE 311 *
No one appeared to support or deny this renewal. On motion of
Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the request was approved.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION FROM CITY OF ROANOKE URGING ENACTMENT
BY THE 1981 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF LEGISLATION PROVIDING
FOR FINANCIAL AID TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SLUDGE DISPOSAL PROBLEM AT THE REGIONAL WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT IN THE CITY.
Supervisor Terry made a motion to have Administrator William Clark
write a letter to the Assembly to endorse said resolution. Supervisor
Johnson stated her approval of this enactment since the City is in need of
funds for this project; motion approved by unantmous voice vote. A copy of
referenced resolution is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
COMMUNICATION FRO}1 SHENANDOAH COUNTY REQUESTING ROANOKE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (AND ALL OTHER COUNTIES) TO CONTACT THE
GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT INCREASED
FUNDING FROM THE STATE'S SURPLUS FUNDS FOR STANDARDS OF QUALITY
EDUCATION.
Supervisor Johnson stated these funds are much needed for the
education purposes and moved to have Administrator Clark write a letter to
General Assembly members to endorse this request; approved by unanimous
voice vote.
IN RE:
COMMUNICATION FROM DOWNTOWN EAST REALTY, INC. ADVISING THAT
THE LEASE ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS "SALEM THEATER BUILDING"
HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO STB ASSOCIATES OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, this
communication was received and filed.
IN RE:
REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Administrator Clark submitted this monthly report; received and
filed.
IN RE:
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the
Audit report for period ending June 30, 1980, was received and filed.
IN RE:
RECESS
At 6:50 p.m. a recess was called until the open session at 7:00 p.m.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
IN RE:
INVOCATION
Invocation was offered by Robert W. Bowers, President, Creative
Construction Company, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited
in unison.
IN RE:
STATEMENT OF GOALS
Chairman Myers read a prepared statement of goals the Board would
like to accomplish for the year 1981 during his year as Chairman; (1) to
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start a computer data processing system for the County; (2) to start plans
for ownership of permanent housing space for the County Administrative
offices; (3) to improve our water and sewer systems for growth; (4) work for
agreement and understanding with developers, homeowners and builders (5) to
call upon the newly formed Industrial Fact Finding Commission to come up with
sites for development in the area in order to have a better tax base and
jobs;(6) to call upon the City of Salem to work toward negotiations for
the School contract; (7) to continue negotiations with the City of Salem for
water and sewer trade-off agreements; (8) to challenge the School Board,
County Administration and School Administration to do all in their power to
keep down expenses in formulating the budget for 1981-82 keeping in mind we
are starting out with $5 million less in inconle. Mr. Myers stated we need
to get on with these projects in order to carry them out this year.
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote of the
members present, it was approved to support these statements.
IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the
minutes of the meeting for December 23, 1980 were approved as submitted.
IN RE:
PETITION OF BOWERS AND HILLER DEVELOPHENT, INC. *
REQUESTING REZONING FROM B-1 AND R-3 TO B-2 OF *
TEN ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ~lASHINGTON AVENUE * APPROVED
(ROUTE 24) WEST OF LAKEWOOD APARTHENTS IN THE *
VINTON DISTRICT. *
T. L. Plunkett, Attorney, was present to support this request. Mr.
Robert Bowers, President, Creative Construction Company, was also present
with the Architect, Mr. Mills of Richmond, Virginia. No one appeared in
opposition.
On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the
rezoning was approved.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
FINAL ORDER
REZONING OF PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIRGINIA
STATE SECONDARY ROUTE 24 EAST OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON BEING THE EASTERLYMOST PORTION OF THE PROPERTY
OF BOWERS AND MILLER DEVELOPMENT, INC.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the aforementioned tract of
land, more particularly described below, be rezoned from Business District
B-1 and Residential R-3 to Business District B-2.
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Virginia
State Secondary Route 24 east of the Town of Vinton, Virginia;
thence with Route 24, S. 770 40' W. 366.71 feet, S. 750 44'
45" W. 535.95 feet to a point on same; thence with a new line
through the properties of Bowers and Miller Development, Inc.,
N. 140 15' 15" W. 457.14 feet to a point in the center line
of an old road being vacated; thence along the center line of
said road, N. 780 06' 45" E. 8.99 feet, N. 720 05' 45" E.
300.02 feet, N. 680 09' 45" E. 255.90 feet, N. 620 35' 15"
E. 100.24 feet and N. 640 05' 15" E. 196.94 feet to a point
corner to the property of Lakewood Apartments; thence with the
line of same, S. 120 34' 29" E. 388.19 feet to a point; thence
N. 760 50' E. 65.0 feet to a point; thence S. 130 10' E. 195.27
feet to the place of BEGINNING and containing 10.0 acres
and being the easterly remaining ten acres of the property of
Bowers and Miller Development, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED 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 map of the County.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF OTHA LEE WHEELER TO RENEW A PERMIT TO PLACE *
A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.8-ACRE TRACT ON THE EAST SIDE OF *
JAE VALLEY ROAD (ROUTE 116) NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH * APPROVED
ROUTE 939 IN THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
This request was continued from the meeting of December 23, 1980.
Mr. Wheeler appeared to support this request and no one appeared in opposition
On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the request
was approved.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
COMMUNICATION FROM SALEM-ROANOKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00.
William S. Board, Executive Vice-President of the Chamber, appeared
and requested the Board consider allocating an additional $300.00 to the
Chamber for the printing of brochures which he stated promotes tourism for
the valley, therefore, bringing more money into the area.
After some discussion, Supervisor Park moved to approve the request;
adopted by the following recorded vote.
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APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2764
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Dept:
Object:
Expenditures
General
Contributions to Service
Chamber of Comrr.erce
Organizations
03-6-09104-56045
$300.00
Dept:
Object:
Unappropriated Balance
Unappropriated Balance
03-6-99999-99999
($300.00)
Adopted by motion of Supervisor Park and the fol10wingLrecorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY'S BLUE
RIDGE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
Mr. Howard Musser appeared to support this request on behalf of
Gary J. Minter. Mr. Musser explained that when Congress nullified the
license for Appalachian Power Company to construct said plant, that several
million dollars was lost and must be recouped by the power company. In order
to achieve this, all customers of Appalachian Power will pay for the loss
through increased rates. Therefore, the Board was asked to support Appa1achi 's
efforts to recover this loss from the Federal Government.
Supervisor Johnson made a motion to have James Buchholtz, County
Attorney, prepare a resolution to forward to the Senators and Congressmen
of Virginia support this action; adopted by the following recorded vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2765 URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED
STATES TO ENACT SPECIAL LEGISLATION COMPENSATING APPALACHIAN
POWER COMPANY FOR DAMAGES INFLICTED UPON IT BY CONGRESS'
NULLIFICATION OF ITS LICENSE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE THE BLUE
RIDGE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT ON NEW RIVER.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That as the result of the action of the Congress of the United
States compelling Appalachian Power Company to abort its efforts to
develop the Blue Ridge Hydroelectric Project on the New River in the
Commonwealth of Virginia thereby compelling Appalachian Power Company to
expend for development of alternate sources of power and to recover
prior expenditures for the Project, which said sums will be recovered
through increased rates paid by American Electric Power rate payers and
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Appalachian Power Company rate payers to the extent of $85 million each
year over the next thirty-five years, the Congress of the United States
is urged to enact special legislation compensating Appalachian Power
Company for the damages inflicted on it by the nullification of its
license for the Blue Ridge Hydroelectric Project on the New River with
the provision that Appalachian Power Company's rate base will be reduced
accordingly; and
2. That attested copies of this resolution be forthwith forwarded
to Senators Harry F. Byrd, Jr. and John W. Warner, and to Representatives
M. Caldwell Butler, Dan Daniel and William Wampler.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Myers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Terry -- Mr. Terry Abstained since his wife is employed
by Appalachian Power Co.
IN RE: TAP REPORT
Stephen K. Johnson, TAP representative appeared and presented a
slide presentation of the ongoing programs of TAP and brought the Board
up-to-date regarding each program.
IN RE:
WAIVER OF WATER ORDINANCE
Robert F. Johnston Jr., of Route 3, Box 67, Salem, Virginia,
appeared and requested the County waiver the County Water Ordinance to provide
his use of a private well on his property. Mr. Johnston informed the Board
of a leak in his underground water line and since his house is located some
600 feet from the County water line, it would be rather expensive to locate
and repair the leak.
After some discussion, Supervisor White moved to approve the waiver
on the condition that any outstanding debt to the County be paid for water
previously used from the County system; adopted by the following recorded vote
RESOLUTION NO. 2766 WAIVING CERTAIN REQUIRE~E~TS, OF ,;
THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATER ORDINANCE IN REGARD 'to CERTAIN
PROPERTY.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board hereby waives the requirements of the Roanoke
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County Water Ordinance contained in Section 20.1-16 of the Roanoke
County Code as it pertains to the provision of service only as same
relates to that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying
and being in the County of Roanoke, the same being kno~m and designated
as the property of Robert F.Johnston, Jr. of Route 3, Salem,.V'irginia,
containing 2.10 acres, more or less, lying adjacent to the County's well
lot on the south, in the vicinity of Glen Forest subdivision at Big
Hill, said waiver being based upon a demonstration by the property owner
that strict compliance with the provisions of the above section of the
Water Ordinance would impose an undue harship and burden upon the property
owner, all health standards to, however, remain in full force and effect;
and
2. That this Board shall authorize no further waiver unless and
until it has been demonstrated to said Board that the failure to grant
such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the such property owner.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson and Park
*Note--Mr. Terry voted in favor of the waiver due to th~ distance from
the line.
IN RE:
LANDFILL ALTERNATIVE STUDY
A report (filed with the minutes of this meeting) informs the Board
that Roy F. Weston, Richmond, Virginia, was selected as the engineering firm
to study the "Landfill Alternative Study" and the County's share of the cost
for this study will be $7,950.00.
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2767
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT Nill1BER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Dept:
Object:
Expenditures
General Operating
Refuse Disposal
Professional Services
03-6-04200-30020
$7~950
Dept:
Object:
Unappropriated Balance
Unappropriated Balance
03-6-99999-99999
($7,950)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the follQwing recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
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IN RE:
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT RECOGNITION
Mr. Robert F. McMackel, a County employee retiring with 26 years
service, was present at the meeting and Chairman Myers presented him with a
$50.00 savings bond and expressed his thanks and appreciation on behalf of
the Board and County for his devoted and continuous service as an employee
in the County Refuse Collection department.
IN RE:
PARK LAND ACQUISITION IN EAST COUNTY
Administrator Clark submitted a report explaining proposed
acquisition of 40 acres of land along Wolf Creek in the area of Spring Grove
subdivision to be developed as a park site. Approval from State and Federal
governments have been received for matching funds of $60,000.00. Submitte.d,..
for information only, no action taken.
IN RE:
GRISSO WELL ELECTRICAL SERVICE
RESOLUTION NO. 2768 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE GRISSO WELL.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the County of Roanoke be, and it hereby is authorized to
enter into a contract with Appalachian Power Company to install the 3-
phase, 460 volt service at a cost of $1,565.00 to the Grisso Well; and
2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is authorized
and directed to execute, upon a form approved by the County Attorney,
this contract on behalf of Roanoke County.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2769
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Dept:
Expenditures
Capital Improvements
Grisso Well
16-6-60033-00000
$1,565
Dept:
Water Bonds
16-5-51470-00000
($1,565)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS: None
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The County Administrator requested permission to bring up items not
previously printed on the agenda; which request was granted.
IN RE:
GLADE CREEK ENGINEERING PROPOSALS
RESOLUTION NO. 2770 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID
MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO DESIGN THE GLADE CREEK INTERCEPTOR.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County~
Virginia~ as follows:
1. That a certain bid of Mattern & Craig~ being the lowest conforming
bid~ in the amount of $29~000 for engineering services to design the
Glade Creek Interceptor~ 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 is hereby ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Administrator be~ and he hereby is authorized
and directed to enter into a contract~ upon a form approved by the
County Attorney~ with Mattern & Craig for these engineering services;
and
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 submitting such bids.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson~ Park~ Terry, White and Myers
NAY S :
None
IN RE:
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Foster desires the Board,to,support:4is request for a
minimum of eight additional corrections officers to sufficiently staff the
jail. Letter is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, Mr.
Clark, Administrator, was instructed to write a letter to the Legislators
favoring this support.
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IN RE:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
John Chambliss, Director of Finance, submitted his report of
Accounts Paid for December, 1980; received and filed.
Summary of Appropriations from General Fund through December 23,
1980 was also submitted; received and filed.
Mr. Chambliss reminded the Board of an earlier report whereby an
Audit Review Committee would be established. The report originally suggested
the Committee be composed of two Board members, County Administrator William
Clark, County Treasurer Fred Anderson, Representative of the School Adminis-
tration Horner Duff, and Director of Finance John Chambliss.
Chairman Myers appointed Lawrence Terry as Chairman of that
Committee and Edward Park as member, along with the above-named members.
IN RE:
BID COMMITTEE
REPORT - VAN TYPE VEHICLE - LIBRARY
RESOLUTION NO. 2771
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO
THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VAN TYPE
VEHICLE FOR THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as amended:
1. That a certain bid of Dominion Car Company, being the lowest
conforming bid, in the amount of $8,329.40 for the purchase of one van
type vehicle to be used by the Roanoke County Public Library, 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 is hereby ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is authorized
and directed to enter into a contract, upon a form approved by the
County Attorney, with Dominion Car Company for this purchase; and
3. That all other bids for said vehicle are hereby REJECTED and
the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the
County's appreciation for submitting such bids.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
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DESCRIPTION
Class:
Fund:
Dept:
Object:
Class:
Fund:
Object:
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2772 - VAN
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Expenditures
General Operating
Library
Motor Vehicles (New)
03-6-07300-70050
$8,330
Revenues
General Operating
State-Federal Grant-Library
03-5-24040-90000
$8,330
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2773 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
THREE 100-FOOT AND ONE 75-FOOT METAL, FREE STANDING
ANTENNA l1&STS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDINGS AT
BENT MOUNTAIN, CATAWBA, FORT LEWIS AND HOLLINS.
Virginia, as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
1. That the purchase of three 100-foot and one 75-foot metal, free
standing antenna masts for the public safety buildings at Bent Mountain,
Cataw'ba, Fort Lewis and Hollins from the sole available source, Union
Metal Manufacturing Company for the sum of $11,350.00 be, and the same
is hereby APPROVED; and
2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is authorized
and directed to enter into a contract, upon a form approved by the
County Attorney, with Union Metal Manufacturing Company for this purchase.
AYES:
NAYS:
DESCRIPTION
Class:
Fund:
Object:
Object:
Object:
Object:
Object:
AYES:
NAYS:
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
None
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2774 - ANTENNA MASTS
ACCOUNT NillfBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Expenditures
Capital Improvements
Fire Station - Catawba
Fire Station - Hollins
Fire Station - Ft. Lewis
Fire Station .- Bent Mountain
Unappropriated Balance
16-6-60011-00000
16-6-60015-00000
16-6-60019-00000
16-6-60020-00000
16-6-99999-99999
$3,402
3,402
3,402
2,244
($12,450)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
None
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2775 REJECTING BID # RC80-56
FOR THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS RADIO EQUIPMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That Bid # RC80-56 for the purchase of miscellaneous radio
equipment from Motorola, Inc. be, and it hereby is REJECTED it being
in the best interest of the County that said bid not be accepted; and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby directed to notify
Motorola, Inc. of the rejection of their bid; and
3. That the County Purchasing Agent is directed to advertise
and rebid this equipment.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
COUNTY ENGINEER
REPORT - ADDITIONS TO THE STATE EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL LAW BY THE 1980 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A full report is filed with the minutes of this meeting. After
some discussion of this report, Chairman Myers stated he would like this
matter taken under advisement.
Supervisor Terry moved to take this matter under advisement for
study not to exceed 60 days; adopted by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
REPORT - REVISION OF THE VIRGINIA CODE RELATIVE TO THE
ADMISSION OF RURAL ROAD ADDITIONS.
Gene Robertson, County Engineer, submitted a report which includes
a revision of the State Code adopted by the 1980 General Assembly. A full
copy of report is filed with the minutes of this meeting. He advised that
we request the Virginia Department of Highways to accept as a rural addition
for fiscal year 1980-81 Mockingbird Hill Road from Route 610 to end.
RESOLUTION NO. 2776 RECOMMENDING A RURAL ADDITION
TO THE VIRGINIA SECONDARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board does hereby advise the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation that pursuant to Code Section 33.1-72.1
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(c 1) it is hereby requesting that Mockingbird Hill Road in the Vinton
Magisterial District from Virginia Secondary Route 610 to the end of
Mockingbird Hill Road be improved and brought into the Virginia
Secondary Highway System utilizing State Highway funds allocated to
Roanoke County for the purpose of making rural additions; and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby directed to correspond
this request to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation.
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
None
ADDITIONS TO BENT MOUNTAIN A~ID CATAWBA FIRE STATIONS
A report of the additions to the Bent Hountain and Catawba Fire
stations is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
DESCRIPTION
Class:
Fund:
Object:
Object:
Object:
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2777
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Expenditures
Capital Improvements
Catawba Fire Station
Bent Mountain Fire Station
Unappropriated Balance
16-6-60011-00000
16-6-60020-00000
16-6-99999-99999
$1,060
1,614
($2,674)
Adopted by the following recorded vote and motion by Supervisor Terry.
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, Waite and Myers
None
REQUEST TO ADD A PORTION OF NORTH GARDEN LANE IN THE NORTH
LAKES SUBDIVISION (SECTION 2) INTO THE STATE SECONDARY
HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote, the
request was approved to add North Garden Lane from Taney Drive 0.07 miles
to end into the Secondary Highway System.
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
None
REQUEST TO ADD STREETS IN WILLOW CREEK, SECTION 1,
TO THE STATE SECONDARY HIGIDvAY SYSTEM.
the request was approved to add Willow Creek Drive from Woodhaven Road
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote,
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(Route 628) 0.08 miles to the intersection of Robin Lynn Road and Robin Lynn
Road from Willow Creek Drive 0.16 miles to end, Section 1, Willow Creek,
located off Virginia Secondary Route 628, into the Secondary Highway System.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, Terry, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
PROCLAMATION
James Buchholtz, County Attorney, read aloud the following
Proclamation and explained that Administrator Clark and Supervisor Johnson
would be actively taking part in this awareness by using a wheelchair on
that day.
PRO C LAM A T ION
WHEREAS, it is the inherent right of all citizens of the County of
Roanoke regardless of their physical disabilities, to have equal opportunity
to participate as fully as possible in the mainstream of community life;
and
WHEREAS, 1981 has been designated International Year of the Disabled
by the United Nations to increase public recognition of what remains to
be done before handicapped persons are permitted full participation in
the life of their communities; and
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke recognizes that public awareness is
the key to achieving a barrier-free environment so that handicapped
citizens will have equal access to employment, education, transportation,
housing, recreation, public buildings and services; and
WHEREAS, HANDICAPPED AWARENESS DAY, sponsored by the Roanoke Valley
Science Museum, is designed to focus public attention on the abilities
of handicapped Americans and the need to eliminate architectural and
attitudinal barriers they face.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County does
hereby proclaim the day of January 19, 1981 "HANDICAPPED AWARENESS DAY"
and call upon all citizens to join in breaking the barriers which confront
our handicapped neighbors so that they may participate with dignity in
all aspects of the life of our community.
Attest:
SI Robert E. Myers, Chairman
concur:
slLawrence E. Terry, Vice-Chairm
slEdward C. Park, Jr.
slMay W. Johnson
siT. M. "Mickey" White
William F. Clark, Clerk
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Attorney Buchholtz also read aloud the following resolution of
appreciation which was then presented to Mr. Terry.
RESOLUTION NO. 2763 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE CITIZENS THEY
REPRESENT FOR THE SERVICES OF MR. LAWRENCE E. TERRY AS
CHAI~~N OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE YEAR 1980.
WHEREAS, at the January, 1980, organizational meeting of the Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Mr. Lawrence E. Terry was unanimously
elected Chairman by his fellow Board members; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lawrence E. Terry has attended each and every regular
meeting of the Board of Supervisors during 1980 and numerous other
special meetings of the Board and various citizen organizations which
are too numerQUS to itemize, where, as a result of his efforts, the
citizens of Roanoke County, individually and through its various organ-
izations, have received timely information concerning the issues before
the Board of Supervisors allowing them a more fruitful opportunity to
participate in local government; and
WHEREAS, the position of Chairman has necessitated Mr. Terry's
continuous absence from his family and personal affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County and the citizens they represent do sincerely express
their appreciation and thank Mr. Terry for his service to the Board and
the citizens of the County for his untiring efforts as Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County during 1980.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
APPOINTHENTS
The reappointment of Verla Jo Wirth to the Mental Health Services
of the Roanoke Valley Board was continued on motion of Supervisor Johnson
and a unanimous voice vote.
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Supervisor White appointed to the Roanoke County Transportation
Safety Commission for a three-year term, Mr. G. H. McAllister, 6610 Garman
Drive, Hollins, Virginia.
Supervisor White further appointed to the Library Board, Mr. Albert
T. Taylor, 6785 Quail Place, Roanoke, Virginia, to fill the unexpired term
of Mr. Weldon Lawrence Jr. whose term expires January 1, 1982; Mr. Lawrence
had indicated his desire to resign.
The Members of the Board unanimously concurred in the above
appointments.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Seidman, 3l05-E Honeywood Lane, S. W., who
were in attendance, were recognized as new citizens to the area from
New York State.
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IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Johnson stated that she and Administrator Clark are
studying new possible bus routes for the County, i.e., the Starkey area,
and will submit a report by the first meeting in February.
Supervisor Johnson further stated she had noticed in the newspaper
articles regarding the City and County School Boards merging purchasing
orders for supplies and wondered if a study could be conducted whereby City
and County departments such as Parks and Recreation, might engage in joint
purchase ventures. The County Administrator was requested to pursue the
possibility.
Chairman Myers informed all present that he received a letter from
Mrs. Lela C. Spitz resigning from the Salem/Roanoke County Civic Center
Commission effective immediately; copy of the letter is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the
resignation was accepted with regrets.
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IN RE:
APPOINTI1ENT
Supervisor Park appointed Dr. Herbert L. Keaton to fill the
unexpired term of Mrs. Le1a C. Spitz to the Salem/Roanoke County Civic
Center Commission. The Board unanimously concurred in said appointment.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the
meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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CHAIRMAN