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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/27/1977 - Regular 3-22-77 4-9 9" Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Salem, Virginia March 22, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this I day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the month. Members Present: Chairman Robert E. Myers, and Supervisors C. Lawrence Dodson, May W. Johnson and E. Deal Tompkins. Absent: Vice-Chairman R. Wayne Compton. Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and recognized Reverend D. N. McGrady, West Salem Baptist Chirch, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison. IN RE: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - ANNUAL SECONDARY ROAD HEARING I A public hearing was this date held by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation for the purpose of discussing proposed work to be done on the Secondary System for the year 1977-78. Mr. J. E. Williams, Resident Engi- neer, was present at the hearing along with other officials. Mr. Williams re- ceived various requests for road improvements from the Supervisors. There were no citizens present at the hearing. IN RE: PETITION OF BOBBY B. TWINE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY * 0.39 ACRES LOCATED IN THE CATAWBA DISTRICT ON THE * NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE 778 APPROXIMATELY 0.7 MILE WEST * OF ROUTE 648 FROM A-I TO R-3 FOR MULTI-FAMILY USE * FINAL ORDER NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, at this regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held on the 22nd day of March, 1977, that the County Zoning Ordinance be and the same is hereby amended so I as to change the classification of the westerly part of the property described in said petition from its present classification of A-I to R-3 in order that the pro- perty and the building thereon may be used for multi-family use as defined in the County Zoning Ordinance. The property hereby reclassified and rezoned from A-I to R-3 to permit multi-family use is described as follows: 3-22-77 500 Located in the County of Roanoke, in the Catawba District, on the north side of Route 778 approximately 0.7 mile west of Route 648, and described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the north side of Route 778 and extending N 430 34' 35" E 130.94' to a point; thence S 650 24' 25" E 68.78' to a point; thence S 470 23' 37" W 113.92' to a point on the northern side of Route 778; thence with the right of way of Route 778 N 710 04' 10" W 26.69'; thence continuing with the road right of way N 640 21' 10" W 78.74' to the point of Beginning. Being the westerly part containing 0.24 acre of plat of survey con- taining 17,279 square feet (0.39 acre) made by E. Staley Clements, Jr., Certified Land Surveyor, dated January 31, 1974, and attached to the deed dated the 12th day of March, 1974, from Madge B. Twine and Charles }1. Twine to Eva Clark, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, in Deed Book 1008, page 386. I And it is further resolved and ordered that the Clerk of the Board forthwith certify a copy of this Resolution and Order to the Secretary of the Roanoke County Planning Commission and a copy to Murray A. Stoller, Attorney for the petitioner. The foregoing Resolution and Order was adopted on the motion of Super- visor Johnson, and on a recorded vote the Supervisors voted as follows: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Compton IN RE: CABLE TV The communication from Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Inc. submitting the Quarterly Progress Report covering construction of the Roanoke Valley Cablevision system was for information of the Supervisors and is filed with the minutes of thi~ meeting. IN RE: BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL P.T.A. Supervisor Dodson moved that the application of Oak Grove Elementary School P.T.A. for renewal of their bingo permit be approved effective April 27, IN RE: DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORTS - FEBRUARY, 1977 The departmental activities reports for the month of February, 1977 were for information of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of this meeting. 3-22-77 IN RE: REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION The following rezoning petition was referred to the Secretary of the County Planning Commission: I Petition of Marshall L. and Elizabeth F. Harris for rezoning from A-I to M-2 of a six-acre tract in the extreme southeast portion of a l4.59-acre tract. Six-acre tract bounded on the east by a private driveway; on the south by Recess Lane and the ramp to Interstate 581; on the west by Interstate 581; and on the north by the boundary line cutting this tract off from the remainder of the 14.59 acres. Rezoning is requested so land may be used for construction of facilities for large truck sales and a garage and repair shop. IN RE: RELEASE OF TRUCK TITLE Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board concur with the request from the Bent Mountain Volunteer Fire Company for release of title to a 1969 GMC Firetruck, County Vehicle No. 6926, which vehicle has been taken out of service. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Compton I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1735 WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY WATER ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has hereto- fore adopted an Ordinance governing the construction of water lines and water systems within the County; and WHEREAS, said Ordinance included within its provisions the requirement that new water systems be conveyed to the County and incorporated within the County water system; and WHEREAS, said Ordinance further contained provisions that the require- ments hereinabove set out may be waived by the Board of County Supervisors upon showing of just cause therefor; and WHEREAS, the County Executive has recommended that the County water ordinance be waived as to the property hereinafter described, in which recommen- I dation the Board concurs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby waives the provisions of the County water ordinance pertaining to conveyance of the water system to the Board of County Supervisors as to property situate at the end of Millwood Drive in Section 1 of Woodbridge Subdivision, the four properties to which this waiver shall apply being located on Amy Lane and being generally identified as 1710 Amy Lane, 1718 Amy Lane 1726 Amy Lane, and 1737 Amy Lane. 3-22-77 ~02 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other provisions of the County Water Ordinance shall apply to the water service being provided to the above properties. On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: ~1r. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Compton The Financial Statement and Report on Delinquent Accounts for the month of February, 1977, submitted by the Director of Fiannce, were for information of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1736 AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE AT VARIOUS RECREATIONAL AREAS AROUND THE COUNTY WHEREAS, funds are available in the 1976-77 budget for the leasing of twelve portable toilets for a period of four months and nine units for seven months; and WHEREAS, bids were opened at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 1977 for I furnishing twenty-one portable toilets to be used at various recreational areas around the County of Roanoke for use with the summer recreational programs, and the Director of Finance and the County Purchasing Supervisor, in their report date March 22, 1977, recommend the award of the bid as hereinafter set out. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid of Churchill's of Roanoke, Virginia, at a cost of $30.00 per unit, not to exceed $3,330.00 be, and the same is hereby accepted, the County Executive to notify the bidder of the acceptance of said bid and to complet the necessary purchase order for said portable toilets. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote; AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. ~1yers NAYS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Compton Sheriff O. S. Foster appeared before the Board and requested permission to discuss two matters which were not on the Agenda; one dealing with employment, and the other regarding purchase of police vehicles. The Supervisors concurred with the Sheriff's request. 3-22-77 5'03 IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1737 REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE COMPENSATION BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, under recent guidelines established by the State Compensation Board pursuant to the directive of the Governor relating to the employment of personnel in correctional offices, no personnel may be employed without the cons en I of the State Compensation Board; and WHEREAS, by letter dated March 22, 1977, the Sheriff of Roanoke County has requested the Board of County Supervisors to request the State Compensation Board to approve the hiring of an additional Clerk-Stenographer I and two addi- tional correctional officers effective July 1, 1977, in which request the Board concurs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby respectfully reuqests the State Compensation Board to approve the hiring of one additional Clerk-Stenographer I and two correc- tional officers in the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department, effective July 1, 1977 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the State Compensation Board. I On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Compton IN RE: PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the request of Sheriff o. S. Foster and approve the purse of 10 police vehicles from the State Department of Purchases and Supplies for delivery after July 1, 1977. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Compton IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1738 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BURLINGTON HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM ~IEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has hereto- fore undertaken the establishment of a Countywide water system in order to provide water service to the citizens of the County; and 3-22-77 504 WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, as agent for the County, has entered into negotiations with the owner of the Burlington Heights water system, which negotiations have resulted in a recommendation from the Roanoke County Public Service Authority that said system be acquired pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that said system should be acquired in order to provide adequate water service to residents in the Burlington Heights area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby authorizes the acquisition of the Burlington Heights water system from Mr. Joseph Nackley, with the consideration for said acquisition being that }1r. Nackley will be entitled to free residential water service to his single family resident for a period of four years and six months, said free service not to exceed $8.00 per month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and the Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Mr. Nackley providing for the acquisition of said water system, said contract to be in a form approved by the County Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Attorney petition the Circuit Court, on behalf of the Board of County Supervisors, requesting approval for the acquisition of said water system. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to take whatever steps are necessary in order to provide for the acquisition of said water system. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following recorded vote: I I AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None Mr. Compton IN RE: LOCATION OF JAIL FACILITY I Supervisor Tompkins moved that the County build a new Jail facility in the City of Salem at a site in the vicinity of the present County Courthouse, and invite the City of Salem to participate in keeping with the previous agreement wit Salem, and further that Craig County be invited to use the facility. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None Mr. Compton 3-22-77 t ' k n 'e: -"""'f.I Board Chairmay Myers enumerated the various reasons for the Supervisors' decision to build the Jail in Salem and publicly thanked the City of Roanoke for the time and effort involved in offering the County use of the proposed Roanoke City facilities. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1739 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,900,000.00 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUB- MISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE THEREOF TO THE VOTERS OF ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has hereto- fore recognized the need for the construction of a new jail facility for Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors determines that it is advisable to contract a debt and issue bonds of Roanoke County in the aggregate amount and for the purpose hereinafter set forth and to request the Circuit Court of the County to make an Order as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby determines that it is advisable to contract I a debt in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000.00 and to issue general obligation bonds of Roanoke County of the maximum amount of $2,900,000.00, pursuant to the Public Finance Act to finance the cost of a jail facility for Roanoke County which is to be located either within the County or within a City surrounded by the County, including the acquisition of real estate, if any. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board respectfully requests the Circuit Court of Roanoke County to make an Order requiring the Judges of Election on the day fixed by the Order to open a poll and take the sense of the qualified voters of the County on the question of contracting such debt and issuing such bonds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to certify a copy of this Resolution and to present it to the Judge of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk of this Board is hereby directed I to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke. The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Compton 3-22-77 506 IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1740 CREATING A COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the 1976 Session of the General Assembly enacted legislation providing for the creation and appointment of Court Service Advisory Councils to advise the Director of the Local Juvenile and Domestic Relations Probation Staff WHEREAS, the council, as created, would be an advisory group assisting I on certain matters concerning the needs and programs in the community; and the chief judge and the Director of the Probation Staff in the development of policy; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to create such an advisory council for Roanoke County. NO\v, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board does hereby create a Court service Unit Advisory Council for Roanoke County; said Council to consist of ten (10) members to be appointed by the Board and to serve for terms as provided by law. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Compton IN RE: APPOINTMENTS - COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL The following persons were nominated to serve on the Court Service Unit Advisory Council: Supervisor Tompkins nominated Mr. Leonard Hale, Assistant Superintendent of Roanoke County Schools, Secondary System; Dr. Herbert Keaton, Optometrist; and Mr. R. Richard Cranwell, Attorney. Supervisor Johnson nominated Mr. R. Cliff McClellan, Principal, Cave Spring Jr. High; Mr. John E. Roche, Assistant to President, Rockydale Quarries; and Mr. Richard Trout, Purchasing Agent, Roanoke County. Chairmay Myers nominated Mr. Clarles Van Hoback, Attorney. I Supervisor Tompkins nominated Mrs. May W. Johnson to represent the Board of County Supervisors. Supervisor Dodson nominated Mr. Jim Woltz, Realtor. The above-named persons were appointed by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. Vice Chairman Compton was not present at the meeting, and the remaining position on the Council will be held open for his nomination. 3-22-77 507 IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:12 p.m., Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Compton At 9:15 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board reconvened in open session. IN RE: JAIL AGREEMENT Supervisor Johnson moved that the County Attorney and County Executive be directed to meet with the City of Salem officials to prepare a contract regard- ing the County's Jail facility. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Compton IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1741 On motion made by Supervisor Tompkins, the General Appropriation Resolu- tion of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 8, 1976, be, and the same is hereby amended as follows to become effective March 22, 1977: Class: Fund: Department; Obj ect: Expenditures General Operating Policing and Investigating Expense Allowance and Informants' Fund INCREASE (DECREASE) DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER 6-0306A-399A $ 500 I Department: Object: Contingent Balance Unappropriated Balance 6-0399A-999 (500) Adopted by the following, recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Compton 3-22-77 508 IN RE: ADDITIONAL SICK LIEAVE - CHIEF DEPUTY R. L. CHEW Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board concur with the request of Sherif O. S. Foster and authorize up to an additional 80 days of sick leave for Chief Deputy R. L. Chew in recognition of the many hours of accumulated compensatory time which he has earned during his employment with Roanoke County. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None Mr. Compton This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. CHAIRMAN I I