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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/1980 - Regular ~ 12-23-80 . Board of County Supervisors Salem--Roanoke County Civic Center Salem, Virginia December 23, 1980 I 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 second regular meeting of the month of December; it was also used as the Organizational meeting for 1981. Members present: Chairman Lawrence E. Terry, Vice Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. and Supervisors May W. Johnson, Robert E. Myers and T. M. White. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Terry called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION: I On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the Board immediately went into Executive session to discuss legal matters. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER: At 7:00 p.m. Chairman Terry again called the meeting to order for open session. IN RE: INVOCATION: Invocation was offered by John Chambliss, Director of Finance, County of Roanoke, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison. I IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of D.ecember 9, 1980, were approved as submitted by motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote. r 12-23-80 -; < '~; r- IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2749 CONGRATULATING THE CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM Bruce Mayer, Assistant County Attorney, read aloud the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2749 CONGRATULATING THE CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON ITS RECENT CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY. I WHEREAS, the Cave Spring High School Girls' Volleyball team, under the direction of Coach Joyce B. Palmer, during its regular season was undefeated in sixteen games; and WHEREAS, the Cave Spring High School Girls' Volleyball team became the Northwest Regional Volleyball Champions bringing recognition and State-wide exposure to the quality of educational and athletic programs in Roanoke County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County does hereby express its most sincere congratulations to the Cave Spring High School Girls' Volleyball team and does most sincerely appreciate the exemplary fashion by which both the coach and players I have brought recognition to the Roanoke County School Division and its athletic program. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUEST OF OTHA LEE WHEELER TO RENEW A PERMIT TO PLACE * A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.8-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE EAST * CONTINUED SIDE OF ROUTE 116 (JAE VALLEY ROAD) NEAR IT"S INTER- * SECTION WITH ROUTE 939 IN VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. * No one appeared to represent or oppose this request. On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, this matter was continued. I IN RE: REQUEST OF JAMES R. ST.CLAIR FOR A PERMIT TO PLACE A MOBILE * HOME ON A 28-ACRE TRACT ON THE EAST SIDE OF YELLOW MOUNTAIN * APPROV ROAD (ROUTE 668) APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET NORTH OF IT'S * INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 667 IN VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. * Mr. St. Clair was present to support this request. No one appeared in opposition. On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the request was approved. " 12-23-80 . . . AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: REQUEST OF MARGARET SOWERS FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT* TO TEACH CERAMIC CLASSES IN HER HOME AT 1645 RICHLAND * APPROVED HILLS DRIVE IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. * I Mrs. Sowers was present to support her request and no one appeared in opposition. On motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote, the request was approved for a one-year period. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, w11ite and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: REQUEST OF RICHARD C. BARKER FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT * TO CONDUCT A SHAKLEE DISTRIBUTORSHIP FOR HOME-USE PRODUCTS* APPROVED FROM HIS RESIDENCE AT 3118 LANGHORN ROAD, S. W. IN THE * WINDSOR HILLS DISTRICT. * Mr. Barker was present to support his request. No one appeared in opposition. On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the request was approved for a one-year period. I AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: REQUEST OF GUS E. TOMARAS TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL * DISTRICT R-l AND BUSINESS DISTRICT B-2 TO RESIDENTIAL * DISTRICT R-3 A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.9-ACRE KNOWN * WITHDRAWN AS LOTS 6, 7, and 8, BLOCK 8, CAPTAIN'S GROVE IN THE * HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. * Administrator Clark explained to the Board that this matter was inadvertently not advertised by the petitioner and was requested to be with- drawn until a later date. The Board concurred to withdraw this hearing by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS I IN RE: TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY, INC. TAP requested this to be held over until the meeting of January 13, 1981. Continuation was approved by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. j r 12-23-80 IN RE: REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS, OFFICERS AND COl1MITTEES COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT -- STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT William Clark, County Administrator, reminded the Board that every I two years the Appalachian Power Company negotiates new rates for street lighting in the County. A report of the new rates is filed with the minutes of this meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2750 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE AND APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY ON JANUARY 2, 1977. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That that certain agreement heretofore entered into on January 2, 1977 by and between the County of Roanoke and Appalachian Power Company being subject to amendment in relation to rates to be charged for certain services to be provided in Roanoke County pursuant to said agreement as set forth therein, having been requested by Appalachian I Power Company to be adjusted as to rates to be charged and same having been considered, such adjustment in rates are hereby approved from and after January 2, 1981, the same to remain in full force and effect until further adjusted as provided in said agreement; and 2. That an amendment to said agreement is hereby authorized and directed to be executed on behalf of the County of Roanoke by the County Administrator, the same to be upon form approved by the County Attorney. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park and White NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Chairman Terry Supervisor Johnson inquired as to street lights which have been I requested for Parkwood Street in Green Valley. Gene Robertson, County Engineer informed her that one light has been requested. " 12-23-80 . . IN RE: DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORT Administrator Clark submitted his report of the activities of various County departments. Received and filed vlith the minutes of this I meeting. IN RE: CATAWBA FIRE STATION SITE RESOLUTION NO. 2751 VACATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA REGARDING THE CATAWBA FIRE STATION SITE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the County Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare the necessary documents required to vacate the lease which was previously executed with the Commonwealth of Virginia for the site of the Catawba Fire Station; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to accept the fee simple conveyance of the property which is the subject of the I lease to be vacated, upon a deed approved as to form by the County Attorney's office. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Hyers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, lfuite and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: HEALTH DEPARTIfENT BUDGET - LOCAL REVENUES At the request of the Board members from the meeting of December 9, 1980, a report was prepared by the County Administrator which is filed with the minutes of this meeting. I RESOLUTION NO. 2752 REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INSTITUTE A MORE EQUITABLE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING STATE FUNDS TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER THAT THOSE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS WHICH COLLECT LOCAL REVENUES FROM SERVICE TO CLIENTS ARE NO LONGER PENALIZED IN SUCH STATE DISTRIBUTION: AND REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE LOCAL MEMBERS OF THE STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF DELEGATES IN THIS REQUEST. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the State Health Department be, and it hereby is most ~ 12-23-80 earnestly requested to establish a more equitable formula for the distribution of State funds to the several localities throughout the Commonwealth in order to cease penalizing those local health departments throughout the Commonwealth which conscientiously seek to generate local I revenues by the collection of fees for services rendered to clients who are capable of paying for such services; and 2. That the members of the State Senate and the House of Delegates are hereby requested to support the Board's request herein made and to make every reasonable effort to have a more equitable formula for the distribution of State funds to local health departments instituted; and 3. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to the State Health Department and to the members of the General Assembly representing Roanoke County. Adopted on motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None I IN RE: HUNTRIDGE SUBDIVISION - WATER LINE PARTICIPATION As per an agreement with the developers of the Huntridge Subdivision, connection fees for the proposed water system were waived by the County with the exception of $35.00 per lot meter fee and both parties agreed to install a 10-inch water line in lieu of a 6-inch line to serve the subdivision. It is therefore necessary to appropriate an additional $1,600 for this line as the County's share for said line. APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2753 DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Project: Expenditures Capital Improvements Huntridge Participation Agreement 16-6-60045-00000 $1,600 I Class: Fund: Source: Revenues Capital Improvements Water Bonds 16-5-51470-00000 $1,600 Adopted on motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None 12-23-80 IN RE: PENN FOREST BOULEVARD WATER AND SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY PROPERTY I RESOLUTION NO. 2754 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF RO&~OKE COUNTY OF A CERTAIN PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY TO PROVIDE FOR SEWER AND WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain permit agreement proposed by and between the County of Roanoke and the Norfolk and Western Railway Company providing for Roanoke County to cross the Norfolk and Western right of way for purposes of the Penn Forest Boulevard water and sewer project be, and it hereby is approved; and 2. That such agreement, providing for no charge to the County of Roanoke for the use thereof among other provisions be, and it hereby is authorized and directed to be executed on behalf of Roanoke County by the County Administrator upon form approved by the County Attorney. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. I AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: COUNTY ATTOPJmy RESOLUTION NO. 2755 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO SEEK AN EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD FOR REASSESSMENT FOR THIRTY DAYS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the County Attorney is authorized to apply to the Circuit Court of Roanoke County pursuant to Virginia Code Section 58-792 for an extension of the time required for the completion of the 1980 reassessment of Roanoke County. Such extension is to be sought from the existing deadline of December 31, 1980 for thirty days with January 31, 1981 be- I coming the day by which the County's reassessment must be completed; and 2. That upon approval of this requested extension by the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, the County Assessor is hereby authorized to continue his work and complete the 1980 reassessment by the January 31, 1981 deadline. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None 12-23-80 IN RE: TREASURER Fred Anderson, Treasurer, submitted his Activities and Financial Reports; received and filed. Mr. Anderson further reminded the Board that we had agreed to allow I certain banks to collect County water and sewer and refuse bills on a three- month trial basis and if it was successful for both parties, the Board could approve the collections on a permanent basis. The three-month period is now up but Mr. Anderson requests this matter be continued pending the preparation of a staff report with recommendations. On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the matter was continued. IN RE: WELFARE DEPARTMENT ADDITIONAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The assistance portion of the program (payments to clients or vendors) for fuel is funded 100% by federal and state funds but localities are responsible for front money to handle extreme emergency situations which I might occur, therefore, the Department requests an appropriation of $1,000.00 for such emergency fund. APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2756 DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Department: Object: Expenditures General Superintendent's Office Salaries 03-6-05301-10010 $28,700 Class: Fund: Department: Object: Expenditures General Public Assistance Fuel Assistance Program 03-6-05302-57120 $ 1,000 Class: Fund: Source: Revenue General Welfare Grant-State/Federal 03-5-24010-00000 $29,700 I Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None 12-23-80 IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The jail report for the month of November, 1980 was received and filed by a unanimous voice vote of the members present. I IN RE: BID COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 2757 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT WITH FIRESTONE TIRE COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1981. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain contract having been executed in 1980 between the County and Firestone Tire Company for a one year period, provided for an additional one year extension, if agreed to by the parties, for the purpose of continuing to supply tires and related services to all the County departments, and the County does hereby agree to the one year extension for these services; and I 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into an extension of this contract on a form approved by the County Attorney. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2758 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY-ONE RCA MODEL 1000 MOBILE RADIOS TO BE USED BY VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the County of Roanoke is hereby authorized to purchase I from the Virginia State Division of Purchases and Supply thirty-one surplus RCA Model 1000 Mobile Radios at a price not to exceed $125.00 each for a total price of $3,875.00 for use by various County departments; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents to purchase the radios. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None ".. 12-23-80 " ~ , , , , , , . - '. . . . . . . IN RE: RC80-5l AMBULANCE FOR BENT MOUNTAIN On recommendation of Supervisor Myers, acting as spokesman for Bid Committee, and a unanimous voice vote, this item will be advertised for rebid. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2759 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING CABINETS AND SINKS AT THE STARKEY SEWAGE TREATMENT LABORATORY. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Hodges Lumber Corporation in the amount of $1,942.96 for furnishing and installing cabinets and sinks at the Starkey Sewage Treatment Laboratory, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, 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 Hodges Lumber Corporation for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for said 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 Myers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2760 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN AND RESTROOM EQUIPMENT AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a certain bid of Owen Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $4,975.00 for installation of kitchen and restroom equipment at the Roanoke County Communications Equipment Room, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same is hereby ACCEPTED; and ~ ., . . I I I 12-23-80 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 Owen Plumbing and Heating for this project; and I 3. That all other bids for said 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 Myers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None IN RE: COUNTY ENGINEER Gene Robertson, submitted a report and explained that the new Catawba Fire station is in need of a two-way light switch, additional lighting and heat for the ladies restroom. I RESOLUTION NO. 2761 APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE COUNTY'S CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW CATAWBA FIRE STATION AND AuTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE SUCH CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a change order to the County's contract with Creative Construction and Development Corporation for the construction of the new Catawba Fire Station be, and it is hereby approved as herein set forth in the following words and figures, to-wit: Installation of a two-way switch at the entrance to the mens' restroom from the office room as well as the switch at the entrance from the hall; additional lighting in the ladies restroom; and heating for the ladies restroom Add $237.93 Amount of Original Contract Sum $156,500.00 I Contract Sum with Change Order $156,737.93 2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the County necessary to accomplish this change order; said documents to be upon a form approved by the County Attorney. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry NAYS: None r DESCRIPTION Class: Fund: Project: Class: Fund: Object: AYES: NAYS: IN RE: 12-23-80 APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2762 FOR CATAWBA FIRE STA. ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Expenses Capital Improvements Catawba Fire Station 16-6-60011-00000 $238 Revenue Capital Improvements Transfer from General Fund 16-5-51030-00000 $238 Adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote. Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry None REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor White requested Administrator Clark to check into a request for street lights at the corner of Travillion and Stonington Road. IN RE: APPOINTMENT Supervisor Park reappointed Carolyn Pence to the Fifth-Planning District Commission as a County representative; the Board concurred by unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Johnson inquired as to when the residents on Parkwood might expect their street light to be installed. Mr. Robertson stated approximately one month. At this point, Chairman Terry stated this being the end of his year as Chairman of the Board, that he had enjoyed the year in that capacity tremendously and felt it was a privilege to serve the citizens and work with County employees. Although the Public Service Authority was abolished, he was also glad to have served as Chairman of that Authority. Supervisor Myers thanked Mr. Terry for serving as Chairman and for his efforts and stated he knew of the many hours he spent in relation to that position. I I I I I I 12-23-80 1 Supervisor Park stated that it has been his pleasure to work with Mr. Terry while he was Chairman. Supervisor Johnson said she knew he had worked hard this year and that all the members of the Board appreciate his efforts. Supervisor White stated that being the newest member of the Board, he would like to thank Mr. Terry for taking him under his wing and touring the offices of the County to get a good start as Supervisor. Administrator Clark stated he would like to thank Mr. Terry OL behalf of the staff for the tremendous amount of time he devoted to the position of Board Chairman. IN RE: IN RE: REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR 1981 CONSIDERATION OF TERMS FOR CHAIRNAN AND VICE--CHAIRHAN Supervisor White moved that terms of office for Chairman and Vice- Chairman be for a period of one-year; adopted by the following recorded vote. AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, Waite and Terry None Supervisor Myers moved that all seats and voting arrangements rotate at each meeting with the exception that the Chairman vote last each time; adopted by the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, ~fuite and Terry None NAYS: IN RE: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1981 Supervisor Johnson stated her nomination for Supervisor Park as Chairman of the Board. Supervisor \Vhite nominated Supervisor Myers to be Chairman of the Board. On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the nominations for Chairman were closed. r AYES: AYES: NOT VOTING: for 1981. 12-23-80 _. -c- .. . . .. Upon call of the Chairman, the following votes were recorded. FOR SUPERVISOR PARK Supervisor Johnson FOR SUPERVISOR MYERS Supervisors Myers, White, and Terry Supervisor Park Chairman Terry then declared Supervisor Myers as Chairman elected Supervisor Myers nominated Lawrence Terry as Vice-Chairman for 1981; adopted by a unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the Roberts Rules of Order were adopted as the rules of procedure for 1981, without the requirement for a seconding of motions. IN RE: SCHEDULE OF 1981 MEETINGS Chairman Terry suggested to leave the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month as dates for meetings of the Board. month to conduct only business of the County and not public hearings. Supervisor Johnson stated a desire to have one other meeting each Supervisor Myers said he feels another meeting is not necessary at this time. On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. AYES: NAYS: IN RE: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Park, White and Terry None ADJOURNMENT On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ~ ~p f d ~W#.M<12 - - < 0/ v CHAIRMAN I I I ~ IP~'