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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/13/1976 - Regular 1-13-76 - 54;7, Salem-Roanoke Valley Salem, Virginia January 13, 1976 7:00 P.M. Civic Center I The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice Chairman E. Deal Tompkins R. Wayne Compton and Robert E. Myers. ABSENT: C. Lawrence Dodson. Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized Reverend Robinson H. McAden, Cave Spring United Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison. On the motion of Supervisor Compton and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 1975 were approved as spread. I IN RE: OFFICIAL POLICY OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Supervisor Compton moved that the policy statement previously read by Supervisor Myers at the January 2 Organizational meeting be adopted and confirmed as the official policy of the Board of Supervisors; and further that said policy statement be sent to all departments of the County. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: APPLICATION OF ARTHUR J. MUNSEY FOR A SPECIAL) EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A TEN ACRE ) PORTION OF A 76 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON A ) PRIVATE ROAD, ABOUT 1 ,000 FEET NORTH OF THE ) DEAD END OF STATE ROUTE 701 ) APPROVED Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Arthur J. Munsey for a I special exception to park a mobile home on a 10-acre portion of a 76-acre tract located on a private road, approximately 1,000 feet north of the dead end of State Route 701 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson Mr. Munsey was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. - 548' 1- 13-76 IN RE: RENEWAL APPLICATION OF MRS. R. SLONE ) FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A ) MOBILE HOME ON A 2.17 ACRE TRACT ) LOCATED 400 FEET NORTH OF THE INTER- ) SECTION OF ROUTE 777 AND ROUTE 807 ) APPROVED Supervisor Myers moved that the renewal application of Mrs. R. Slone for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 2.17-acre tract owned by Thomas O. I Slone and located 400 feet north of the intersection of Route 777 and Route 807 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertain( to mobil e homes. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson Mrs. Slone was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. NOTE: Applicant has been granted variances since mobile home will not be occupied by landowner and an existing house on the lot. IN RE: APPLICATION OF JOHN DAVID SLEMONS FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.35 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 911, 500 FEET EAST OF STATE ROUTE 311 ) ) ) ) ) ) APPROVED I Supervisor Myers moved that the application of John David Slemons for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 1.35-acre tract located on the north side of State Route 911, 500 feet east of State Route 311 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson Mr. Slemons was present at the hearing. There was no oPPosition. I IN RE: APPLICATION OF JOSIAH D. RICHARDS FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.46 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JAE VALLEY ROAD (ROUTE 116) ABOUT 1,000 FEET SOUTH OF MAYFIELD DRIVE (ROUTE 659) ) ) ) ) ) ) APPROVED - 549 '[- I I I i I I I i H. Osterhoudt, 1-13-76 In relation to the application of Josiah D. Richards for a permit to I park a mobile home on property located in Roanoke County, Mr. Charles Attorney, appeared on behalf of'the applicant. Mr. Osterhoudt stated that the trailer was first placed on the property in question in 1967. In 1974, Mr. Richards' daughter applied for a permit at which time, the permit was revoked due to Miss Richards not complying with all of the stated conditions placed upon the permit by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Osterhoudt further stated that Mr. Richards now occupies the trailer, not his daughter and further that the applicant would comply with any and all conditions of the permit imposed by the Board, if the permit is approved. Mrs. C. W. Eddy, area property owner, appeared I in opposition to the request. Mrs. Eddy referred to the application of Miss Richards stating that she did not comply with the conditions of the permit. Chairman Johnson asked Mrs. Eddy if she would object to Mr. Richards parking a mobile home on the property if all of the conditions are met. Mrs. Eddy stated that she had no objections to Mr. Richards parking a mobile home as long as he complied with all of the conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Tompkins moved that the application of Josiah D. Richards for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 1.46-acre tract located on the east side of Jae Valley Road (Route 116), approximately 1,000 feet south of Mayfield Drive (Route 659) in the Mount Pleasant area be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. The motion was adopted by the fOllowing recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson I -, 550 I I N RE: 1- 13-76 PETITION OF WESLEYAN CHURCH-VIRGINIA DISTRICT ) FOR REZONING 1.032 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH-) EAST SIDE OF U. S. ROUTE 11, ABOUT 1/2 MILE ) FINAL ORDER EAST OF LAMARRE DRIVE FROM R-l TO B-1 ) WHEREAS, the Wesleyan Church-Virginia District petitioned this Board and requested that certain property described in said petition be rezoned and reclassified, which petition was filed at a regular meeting of this Board and is filed with the minutes of this meeting and was referred to the Roanoke County I Planning Commission for recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by resolution adopted at its meeting held on the 16th day of December, 1975, after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said petition recommended to this Board that the County Zoning Ordinance be amended as requested in said petition; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did order that the Clerk of this Board, upon receipt of said recommendation from the Planning Commission, forthwith set the same down for a public hearing at the next permissible regular meeting of this Board and give notice thereof by publication in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular meeting of this Board held on the 13th day of January, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for I a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendment to said County Zoning Ordinance and gave notice and advertised the same by publication in accordance wi th 1 aw; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was this date had on the said proposed amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Board after giving careful consideration to said petition and to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said proposed amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance being of the opinion that said County Zoning Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and as recommended by said Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be and the same is I hereby amended so as to classify as B-1 all that tract or parcel of land described as follows: 1.032 acres located on the southeast side of U. S. Route 11, approxi- mately 1/2 mile east of Lamarre Drive. In relation to the above rezoning, Mr. J. D. Logan III, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioner. There was no opposition. 1-13-76 - 551' The foregoing resolution and order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Compton and the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson None I ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: PETITION OF JEAN M.AND ETHEL H. WALDRON FOR REZONING 27.116 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 768 (OLSEN ROAD) FROM R-l TO RE FINAL ORDER WHEREAS, Jean M. and Ethel H. Waldron did petition the Board of Super- visor of Roanoke County to rezone certain property described in said petition, and to amend the County Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that certain property described in said petition be rezoned from Residential District R-l to Residential Estates RE, which petition was filed at a regular meeting of this Board and is filed with the minutes of this meeting and was referred to the Roanoke County Planning Commission for recommendation; and WHEREAS, said Planning Commission by resolution adopted at a meeting held on the 16th day of December, 1975, after due advertisement and after hearing I evidence touching on the merits of said petition recommended to this Board that said County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change the classification of the property described in said petition from Residential District R-l to Residential Estates RE; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did order that the Clerk of this Board upon receipt of said recommendation from the Planning Commission, forthwith set the same down for a public hearing and give notice thereof by publication in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular meeting of this Board to be held on the 13th day of January. 1976, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendment to the said County Zoning Ordinance and advertised the same by notice duly published in accordance I with 1 aw; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was this day had on the said proposed amendment; and I - 552 1-13-76 WHEREAS, this Board after giving careful consideration to said petition, and to said recommendation of the Planning Commission, and hearing evidence touch- ing on the merits of said proposed amendment, being of the opinion that said County Zoning Ordinance should be amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this meeting of the I Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County the said Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be and the same is hereby amended so as to reclassify the hereinafter described property from Residential District R-l to Residential Estates RE, which property is more particularly described in said petition: 27.116 acres of land located on the north side of State Route 768 (Olsen Road), approximately 0.2 mile west of State Route 623. In relation to the above rezoning, Mr. David C. Helscher, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. There was no opposition. The foregoing resolution and order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson None I ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: PETITION OF MABEL DORAN FOR REZONING 0.34 ) ACRE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ) ROUTE 897 ALONG BACK CREEK, ABOUT 1200 ) FEET WEST OF MERRIMAN ROAD (ROUTE 613) ) FINAL ORDER WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to have .34 acres of land located on the south side of State Route 897 along Back Creek, approximately 1200 feet west of Merriman Drive (Route 613) rezoned from B-2 to M-l; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission has recommended that the heretofore described property be rezoned from B-2 to M-l; and WHEREAS, notices required by the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia relating to the zoning have been published and mailed as required and for the time provided in the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia of 1950 as amended; and WHEREAS, the hearing provided for in said Notice was held on January 13, 1976, at 7:00 p.m. before the Board of Supervisors, at which hearing all parties I in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and 1-13-76 - 5 53,:~ I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the heretofore described land be and the same is hereby rezoned and zone designation changed from B-2 to M-l. In relation to the above rezoning, Mr. Frank Selbe, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioner. There was no opposition. The foregoing resolution and order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson I IN RE: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY Mrs. Verla Jo Wirth appeared before the Board and presented a progress report of the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley including some photographic slides of the various programs operating under Mental Health Services. Supervisor Compton moved that two or more members from the Mental Health Association, which is a citizen volunteer organization, be appointed to work with the Mental Health Services Board to act as advisors to the Board of Supervisors during budget study in relation to the County contributing funds to the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley. The matter was continued to the January 27th Board meeting due to the following recorded tie vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers NAYS: Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson ABSENT: Mr. Dodson On the motion of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the progress report for the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley was this date received and filed. I On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the communication from the Federal Communications Commission approving the applications for cable television in the Roanoke Valley, which communication is filed with the minutes of this meeting, was this date received and fil ed. ~ 5:)4 1- 13-76 IN RE: BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - FORT LEWIS RESCUE SQUAD Mr. George H. Altice, Jr., Captain of the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad, appeared before the Board and gave a brief report on equipment, etc., that the Rescue Squad had been able to purchase and maintain due to the proceeds received from last year's bingo games. Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Fort Lewis Rescue Squad for renewal of their Bingo Permit be approved effective this date for a period I of one year. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members presen The communication from the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation regarding Federal Forest Highway funds previously requested by the Board to improve Route 311 was received by the Board and is filed with the minutes of this meeting. The Board took no action on the request of Cherokee Hills Water Company to operate a public service water system at Cherokee Hills pending receipt of the Public Service Authority recommendation on same. Pursuant to the request of W. H. Fralin, Attorney, Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board reconsider the Ollie E. Fralin rezoning which has been grante I from B-2 to B-3 and hold a new public hearing on same at the January 27, 1976 meeting of the Board. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members presen . IN RE: ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION On the motion of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the following petitions were this date received, filed and referred to the Roanoke County Planning Commission for recommendation: Petition of Harold and Shirley Horn for rezoning a 2-acre portion of a 24.09-acre tract located west of the City of Salem line between the Old Virginia Railway tracks and the Norfolk and Western Railway tracks and lying on State Route 639 from M-2 to R-l in order that a residence may be constructed thereon. Petition of Daniel H. and Myrtle Joan Munsey for rezoning 0.51 acre located on the west side of U. S. Route 220, south of the City of Roanoke from B-2 to B-3 and the issuance of a Special Exception so that a used automobile car lot may be operated thereon. I 1-13-76 - 555 IN RE: LEASE OF DWELLING, NORTH COUNTY PARK PROPERTY In regard to the report of the County Executive on termination of the Ms. Shirley Hen, Tinkerdale Road, stated that when the property is I I I be all owedl I , , i I lease on the North County Park property due to the age of the existing structure, Supervisor Myers suggested that the tenants, Alexander and Ruth Hennesy, I six months to relocate. vacant, vandalism occurs and raised the question of restoring the dwelling unit. Mr. Richardson, area resident, also stated that vandalism occurs when the property is left unattended. The County Executive advised that the cost estimate of restoring the existing dwelling unit would not justify the expense and that each time the dwelling unit is reinspected, more work is found that needs to be done in order to keep it liveable. It was the concensus of the Board to extend the lease for about a six month period provided that the tenants sign a waiver of liability due to the condition of the dwelling unit. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1413 TERMINATING THE LEASE WITH THE TENANT OF THE NORTH COUNTY PARK PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recently purchased a 40-acre parcel of land situate in north County and thereafter entered into a lease agreement pro- viding for the occupancy of a dwelling unit on said property; and WHEREAS, the condition of such dwelling unit is such that the County Executive, in his report dated January 13, 1976, has recommended that the lease be terminated due to the fact that maintenance and repair work on said dwelling unit has become increasingly expensive and further work is unjustified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the County's lease with Alexander and Ruth Hennesy, which lease provided for the rental of a dwelling unit on the north County park property I be, and the same is hereby terminated not later than July 1, 1976, in accordance with the provisions of the lease agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to notify the tenants of the termination of the lease and to further permit the tenants to remain on the premises for said period provided they execute a waiver of liability for all damage and injury on said property. I 1- "- 5~6 1-13-76 The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the fOllowing recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1414 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE COUNTY'S CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA I WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore entered into a contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia to provide for group hospitalization and medical insurance for County employees; and WHEREAS, said contract contains a renewal provision, which renewal provision must be executed prior to March 1, 1976; and WHEREAS, the County Executive, in report dated January 13, 1976, has recommended that said contract be renewed for a period of one year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors that said Board hereby approves the renewal for a period of one year of the County's contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia, which contract provides for group hospitalization and medical insurance for County employees. I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the necessary documents renewing said contract for a period of one year. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1415 GRANTING WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE BENEFITS TO THE COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS WHEREAS, the County has many dedicated volunteer firemen and rescue I squad members who on many occasions risk their lives in performing the duties connected with membership in said organizations; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that members of said organizations should be included within the County workmen's compensation insurance program. 1-13-76 - 55,7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby extends workmen's compensation insurance benefits to the hereinafter specified volunteer firemen and rescue squad members of all County volunteer fire companies and rescue squads. I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that only such qualified members as are listed on membership rosters maintained in the office of the County Executive shall be eligible for such workmen's compensation benefits. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1416 VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE SQUAD - WORKMEN1S COMPENSATION On motion of Supervisor Tompkins, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 10, 1975, be, and the same is hereby I amended as follows to become effective January 13, 1976: EXPENDITURES - ADDITION 318c - Employee Benefits 213a - Insurance Premium - Workmen's Compensation: An additional appropriation of $8,875 is hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. EXPENDITURES - DELETION 318h - Insurance 213 - Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Accident Insurance: A deletion of $1,000 is hereby authorized from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976, for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE - DELETION I 399a - Contingent Balance 999 - Unappropriated Balance: A deletion of $7,875 is hereby made from th General Operating Fund's Unappropriated Balance for the period endin June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: tk. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompki ns, t1rs. Johnson None ~1r. Dodson - 1558 1- 13-76 IN RE: STUDY COMMITTEE - COUNTY REFUSE COLLECTION PROGRAM On the recommendation of the County Executive, Chairman Johnson appointed the Board of Supervisors to act as a Committee of the Whole along with the County Executive, County Attorney and County Engineer to study and investigate refuse collection and disposal throughout Roanoke County. I The communication from the Circuit Court Clerk concerning salaries of the Clerk and Deputies was received by the Board and is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: ROANOKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU - REQUEST FOR BOARD MINUTES The request of the Roanoke County Farm Bureau to be sent copies of all Board of Supervisors' minutes was before the Board. Supervisor Tompkins moved that the request be denied since the Board did not want to set a precedent and all Board minutes are public record and are available to the public during the normal working hours of the County. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: STREETS IN SPRING VALLEY HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION Pursuant to the report of the County Attorney, Supervisor Myers moved that the Administration be authorized to proceed with pursuing the matter regardinc the upgrading of streets in Spring Valley Highlands Subdivision in court, if necessary. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. I The following information items were submitted by the Director of FinancE and received by the Board: a. Accounts Paid b. Delinquent Accounts for the month of December, 1975 c. Financial Statement for the month of December, 1975 d. Report - Available Cash and Investments I 1- 13-76 - 5,:5....:9: IN RE: STREETS IN PONDEROSA PARK AND PONDEROSA PARK ADDITION On the motion of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation was this date requested to accept the following streets in Ponderosa Park and Ponderosa Park Addition into the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County: Barbara Circle from Cartwright Drive to end, a distance of 0.03 mile. Ponderosa Circle from Cartwright Drive to end, a distance of 0.17 mile. IN RE: STREETS IN JAMISON INDUSTRIAL PARK On the motion of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation was this date requested to accept the following streets in Jamison Industrial Park into the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County: Enon Drive from Knoll Road to Walrond Drive (Route 1804), a distance of 0.15 mile. Knoll Road from Plantation Road (Route 115) to 0.08 mile southwest of Enon Drive, a distance of 0.25 mile. RESOLUTION NO. 1417 DESIGNATING THE NAME OF ROUTE 888 AND PRIVATE ROAD RAINTREE ROAD I WHEREAS, property owners on State Route 888 and a private road extending. Route 888 in a westerly direction from Cotton Hill Road (Route 688) have petitione IN RE: the Board of County Supervisors to name said road Raintree Road; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.1-379 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the governing body of any county is authorized and by resolution duly adopted may name streets, roads, and alleys therein outside the corporate limits of towns except those primary highways conforming to Section 33.1-12 of the Code of Virginia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that Route 888 for a distance of 0.24 mile and the private road extending from the end of Route 888 for a distance of 0.30 mile in a westerly direction from Cotton Hill Road (Route 688) be and hereby is officially named and designated as Raintree Road. On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. LH ". ., J --.-._.....--., .-.,~. ..... . . ..-' .. . . ->,' ..-."',, .,- . ..'>.' ..- .-o-,:...--;,._,'~" :''''"'_l_:'''~-:'~~-'<;'::' -,;,;--..,~.'",:, > -.. ... ' -. - -~ ,', _~ ......:.!;'. ""~_ ....;.~,.:liF;""'~.'-........-:i-. .. ~'~""".P">i-: ,....-. .......-' 'r' ..~~.. ::. .::.' (";, i ).~ .Ii ... 56.0 1-13-76 The information report submitted by the County Engineer on all build- ing, plumbing and electrical permits issued from January 1975 through December 1975 was received by the Board. IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1418 On motion of Supervisor Tompkins, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 10, 1975, be, and the same is hereby amendec as follows to become effective January 13, 1976: I EXPENDITURES - ADDITION 1700 - School Operating Fund 17b1 - Instruction: An additional appropriation of $89,453 is hereby made from the School Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. REVENUES - ADDITION 1700 - School Operating Fund 18h - Revenue from the Commonwealth for Manpower Program: An additional estimate of $89,453 is hereby made to the School Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson I NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: BUDGET REQUEST - CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION Supervisor Tompkins moved that the budget request from the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in the amount of $10,000 be denied. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson In relation to the above request from the Civic Center Commission, Supervisor Compton suggested that a representative or representatives might appear before the Board at its upcoming meeting to clarify the request for funds. I The Jail report for the month of December, 1975, was received by the Board. 1-13-76 ... 5'6 1 I I I I IN RE: JAIL FACILITY Chairman Johnson requested that the County Executive correspond to the Craig County Board of Supervisors inviting Craig County to meet and discuss with the Board the question of joint participation in and use of jail facilities. I Vice-Chairman Tompkins requested the County Executive to correspond with the City of Roanoke declining the City's invitation to Roanoke County to consider using the former Federal building for County governmental offices. Vice-Chairman Tompkins raised certain questions regarding sites for the County's Jail/Courthouse/Administrative facilities. Mr. Tompkins stated that he wanted it clarified for the public that the Board has not at this time taken any action or officially discussed sites for the County's facilities or the holding of a bond referendum regarding same. The request from the Regional Health Services Planning Council for nominations of persons to serve on the Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services I Council was continued to the January 27 meeting of the Board. IN RE: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Supervisor Myers moved that the Board continue with its "no hiring of new employees" policy previously adopted on January 2, 1976. The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Myers NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1419 ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore authorized the continued employment of those personnel, other than department heads, employed on I December 31, 1975; and WHEREAS, the Board has heretofore reserved unto itself the right to hire various department heads and desires to reaffirm said action; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to establish said policy relating to the employment of personnel to fill vacancies which existed on January 1, 1976 or arose thereafter. L ~l 1-13-76 562 I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors that said Board hereby affirms and adopts its former action in reserving unto itself the right to hire the following department heads: Director of Finance; Supervisor of Assessments; Superintendent of Public Welfare; Director of Parks and Recreation; Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator; Director of Library; County I Planner; Director of Health; County Engineer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no individual be employed for any department to fill any vacancy which existed on January 1, 1976 or arose there- after unless and until such employment is approved by the County Executive. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Myers f1r. Dodson On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the appointment of Mr. Billy K. Cruey, County representative on the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley Board of Directors was this I date reconsidered since Mr. Cruey no longer resides in Roanoke County. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD Supervisor Tompkins moved that Mrs. Mary H. Steinhardt be appointed to serve as one of Roanoke County's representatives on the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley Board of Directors for a term of three years, which term expires on January 1, 1979. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. I I I I ~1~ I,J 1-13-76 - 5,~6. 3, f At 9:30 p.m., Supervisor Myers moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss matters involving personnel and real estate. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson At 10:10 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the Board reconvened in open session. IN RE: EMPLOYMENT OF COUNTY PLANNER On the recommendation of the County Executive, Supervisor Tompkins moved that Mr. Robert W. Hooper be employed as County Planner at a starting salary I I I I I I of $15,216. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: COURTHOUSE/JAIL/ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES Supervisor Myers moved that the County Executive be authorized to investigate sites for the County's courthouse/jail/administrative facilities and secure appraisals if necessary and report back to the Board for its consideration. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the motion of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. 7MfIt~~ ~N ,. I.,. I ) lL........ . . --,~ ~'.' _ L.._ __ ___'-Y-3"~' ....~~._...,....,. __.,~ .