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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/9/1973 - Regular I I I 10-9-73 151 Roanoke County Courthouse Salem, Virginia October 9, 1973 1:00 P.M. The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this day at the Courthouse in Salem, Virginia, in the County Court- room, being the second Tuesday, and the first regular meeting of the month. MEMBERS PRESENT: John G. Seibel, Vice-Chairman, J. Thomas Engleby, III, Richard C. Flora, R.E. Hilton, Jr. ABSENT: Chairman C. Lawrence Dodson. Mr. William F. Clark, County Administrator, and Mr. Edward A. Natt, County Attorney, were also in attendance. In the absence of Chairman Dodson, Vice-Chairman Seibel called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., recognized The Reverend James V. DeFoe, Pastor of the Melrose Baptist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led by Supervisor Hilton. On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 1973, were approved as spread. IN RE: PETITION OF ANDREWS-PITZER-BUTLER FUEL OIL CORPORATION FOR REZONING 1.081 ACRES LOCATED IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FINAL ORDER WHEREAS, Andrews-Pitzer-Butler Fuel Oil Corporation petitioned this Board and requested that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to provide that certain property described in said petition be rezoned and reclassified as Industrial District M-2 which petition was filed at a regu- lar meeting of this Board held on August 14, 1973, and by order entered that day was referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation; and .. 152 10-9-73 WHEREAS, said Planning Commission by a resolution adopted at a meeting held on September 18, 1973, after hearing WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular I the merits of said petition, recommended tol I Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change I I I I I l i I I evidence touching on this Board that said the classification of the property described in said petition from Industrial District M-l to Industrial District M-2j and meeting of this Board held on October 9, 1973, as the time and date for a public hearing and same was advertised by notice dUlYI published in The World News, a newspaper having a general cir- I culation in the County of Roanokej and I WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on the proposed amendment on the 9th day of October, 1973j and I WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratiof to said petition and to said recommendation after hearing evi- I :::c:o::::h~::i::n::: :::i::i:: ::et::i:p:::::s::a:m::::e::n::g I Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and I as recommended by said Planning Commission. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at I I this meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 9th day of ! I October, 1973, the said Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is I hereby amended so as to reclassify the property from Industrial District M-l to Industrial District M-2 in order that said property might be more fully and reasonably used, the said property so classified being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: 1.081 acres located in Cave Spring Magisterial District and bounded on the east by Virginia Highway Route 419 (Starkey Road), on the south by Virginia Highway Route 753, and on the west and south by the property of John A. Hall and Company, Inc. as shown on the attached plat. I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of this Board shall certify a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Planning Commission and a copy to Gentry, Locke, Rakes & Moore, attorneys for the petitioners. . ~f'I"'I<""t"~ ....-~~;:-~.~. v -..----.-.~.~,.~~.--..r..-----,-----,--... .;lo' ~'I 10-9-73 153 The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Engleby and the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Dodson Mr. Richard C. Rakes, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. There was no opposition. IN RE: PETITION OF INTERNATIONAL FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. FOR REZONING 2.97 ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 419 Mr. J. D. Logan, Attorney, appeared before the Board and requested that the public hearing on the petition of International Funeral Services, Inc. for rezoning 2.97 acres located on the west side of Route 419 be continued. Supervisor Engleby moved that the public hearing on the petition of International Funeral Services, Inc. for rezoning 2.97 acres located on the west side of Route 419 be I continued to the October 23, 1973 meeting of the Board. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3, AIR POLLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain amendments to the Roanoke County Code to be necessary in the best interests of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke I County Code as proposed, and Public Hearing thereon, have been advertised and posted in accordance with law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: Chapter 3, Air Pollution, be repealed and a new Chapter 3.1 Air Pollution, be adopted as follows: ~_~~_ ~~_. ~..u- _ L 154 10-9-73 I I ! I I I I the context Clear~y terms shall, for l~ indicated in this Chapter 3.1 - Air Pollution Section 3.1-1 - Short Title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Air Pollution Control Ordinance of Roanoke County." Section 3.1-2 - Definitions Unless otherwise expressly stated or indicates a different intention, the following the purposes of this Chapter, have the meaning section: Air Pollution. The presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or more substances which are or may be harmful or injurious to human health, welfare or safety, to animal or plant life, or to property or which interfere with the enjoyment by the people of life or property. Air Pollution Control Officer. The Medical Director. Air Pollution Control Coordinator. The Air Pollution Control Director. Air Pollution Control Director. The Air Pollution Coordinator designated or appointed in the Health Department of the County of Roanoke. Air Pollution Episode. Meteorological conditions, generally temperature inversions, that reduces the effective volume of air in which the contaminants are diluted and as a result air pollution may reach levels that would cause imminent and sub- stantial endangerment to the health of persons. This amendment to take effect on October 9, 1973. On motion of Supervisor Engleby and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING CERTAIN PERSONS AND GROUPS AS INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE OFFICIAL SAFETY PROGRAM OF ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain ordinances to be necessary in the best interests of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, Chapter 3, Article 1.1 of the Code of Virginia, of 1950, as amended, is known and designated as the "Line of Duty Act;" and I I I _ _ ~~_.J..:;~_ 10-9-73 155 WHEREAS, said Act provides for payment for benefi- ciaries of persons whose death occurs as a direct or proximate result of the performance of his duty as a law enforcement officer of this State or any of its political subdivisions; and I WHEREAS, the afore-mentioned Act defines person or persons as a law enforcement officer of the County, a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or a member of any fire company or department, or rescue squad, which shall have been recognized by an ordi- nance of any county, city or town of this state as an integral part of such safety program of such county, city or town; and WHEREAS, in order for the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, county police, animal control officer, deputy animal control officer, and all other duly empowered law enforcement officers, members of any fire company or department, or rescue squad for Roanoke County to be insured by the "Line of Duty Act," they must be recognized as a part of the official safety program of I Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to adopt and Public Hearing thereon have been advertised and posted in accordance with law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super- visors that the following ordinance be adopted: 1. That the following person or persons are integral parts of the safety program of Roanoke County as defined by Chapter 3, Article 1.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and known and designated as the "Line of Duty Act." (a) All law enforcement officers to include, but not be limited to, the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, county police, animal control officer, deputy animal control officer, and all other duly empowered law enforcement officers of Roanoke County. I (b) The following volunteer fire departments: Catawba Fire Department Mason Cove Fire Department Hollins Fire Department Bent Mountain Fire Department Cave Spring Fire Department Mount Pleasant Fire Department Clearbrook Fire Department Salem Fire Department Vinton Fire Department Fort Lewis Fire Department j.~56 10-9-73 --,'" I I l I I I I (c) The following volunteer rescue squads: Roanoke County Rescue Squad #5 Fort Lewis Life Safing & First Aid Crew, Inc. Bent Mountain Rescue and First Aid Crew Cave Spring First Aid and Rescue Squad, Inc. Mount Pleasant First Aid Crew, Inc. Clearbrook First Aid and Rescue Squad, Inc. Salem Rescue Squad, Inc. Vinton First Aid Crew I 2. All said volunteer fire departments and rescue squads shall compile and maintain accurate personnel rosters of all members of respective volunteer fire departments and rescue squads and shall submit a copy thereof, with all revisions, to the County Administrator. This ordinance to take effect on October 9, 1973. On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson I IN RE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, ARTICLE II. ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, SECTION 8-12, OFFICE CONTINUED; QUALIFICATIONS GENERALLY WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain amend- ments to the Roanoke County Code to be necessary in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke County Code as proposed, and Public Hearing thereon, have been advertised and posted in accordance with law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County, that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: I Section 8-12. Office continued; qualifications generally. The office of electrical inspector as now constituted is hereby continued, subject to removal at any time for cause by the Board of Supervisors. Each electrical inspector shall have a high school education or its equivalent and shall be licensed as a master electrician in Roanoke County. :L57 10-9-73 This amendment to take effect on October 9, 1973. On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel I NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson On the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the resolution adopted by Roanoke City regarding flood control study for the upper basin of the Roanoke River was this date received and filed. IN RE: A RESOLUTION SEEKING CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR FUNDING OF THE WILMINGTON DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS' FLOOD CONTROL STUDY FOR THE UPPER BASIN OF THE ROANOKE RIVER WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to express "~"" its support for the enactment by the Congress of the united I States of legislation appropriating funds sufficient to com- plete the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood control study of the upper basin of the Roanoke River. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board does hereby most strongly express its support for the enactment by the Congress of an appropriation of sufficient federal funds to complete the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers', Wilmington District, flood control study of the upper basin of the Roanoke River. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board calls upon the members of Congress, particularly those members of Congress representing I the Commonwealth of Virginia and several Congressional District and localities, to employ and use their good offices, influence and strongest efforts to obtain in the Congress, early passage of said legislation, and, to that end, the Clerk is directed to forthwith transmit certified copies of this measure to Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., to Senator William C. Scott, and to all of the members of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia. . ~_, _.....01 ~:.o...L.:.......o....--_. _ ____.,~ ........ut.I.......aM~............!.....L ....__,~,_____..._~.-L..,.". :t58 10-9-73 On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Hilton I ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: PETITION OF FLORADALE, INC. FOR REZONING 2.531 ACRES OF LAND ALONG PLANTATION ROAD WIT H D RAW A L Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Attorney, appeared before the Board and requested that the petition of Floradale, Inc. for rezoning 2.531 acres along Plantation Road next to Tombstone Cemetery from R-l to B-2 be withdrawn. On the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the following recorded vote, the petition of Floradale, Inc. for rezoning 2.531 acres along Plantation Road next to Tombstone Cemetery ...... from R-l to B-2 was this date withdrawn. AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Seibel I NAYS: Mr. Hilton ABSTAINING: Mr. Flora ABSENT: I Prior to any discussion on the foregoing petition, II' Supervisor Flora stated that he must abstain from all discussion I and voting due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Dodson IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA Supervisor Flora moved that a Bingo Permit be issued to the Mountain View Elementary School PTA, providing that said organization completes the necessary application regarding same. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYE S : Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel I NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson I I I '1''1 10-9-73 ,159 IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - SQUIRES ATHLETIC CLUB, INC. Supervisor Engleby moved that a Bingo Permit be issued to the Squires Athletic Club, Inc. providing that said club completes the necessary application regarding same. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYE S : Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the following petition was this date received, filed and referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation: 1. Petition of Howard E. Sigmon for rezoning property located on the easterly side of Plantation Road (Virginia Secondary Route 601) containing 21 acres, more or less, and located directly across said Plantation Road from Lots 17-32, Block 1, Vista Heights, from R-l to R-3 so that same may be used for hous- ing of the elderly. IN RE: COUNTY FLEET INSURANCE Supervisor Flora moved that the County renew the insurance policy with Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company and authorized payment of the premium in the amount of $21,866.00 for a period of one year effective October 1, 1973. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson 1_60 10-9-73 IN RE: INSURANCE Supervisor Engleby moved that the Chairman be authorized to write a letter to the Chairman of the County's Insurance Committee stating that the County is in need of the I Committee's report regarding the County's Insurance Program and i Il' possible. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I that said report be submitted within a five-month period if AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT REGISTRAR AND CLASSIFYING SAID POSITION WITHIN THE COUNTY PERSONNEL AND PAY PLAN WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore adopted a position classification and pay plan for Roanoke County, which pay plan prescribes the procedure for including new positions within said plan; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore approved the position of Assistant Registrar for Roanoke County; I I I ! and WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of adopting a job description for said position and setting the pay scale for said position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County that the following be, and the same is hereby adopted as the job description for the Assistant Registra . Nature of Work This is moderately difficult clerical work in the maintenance of voter registration records and assisting ln conducting elections. Duties include the registration of voters, main- tenance of voting lists, answering questions regarding voting rules, and other duties as directed by the Registrar. Also, participates in the preparatory work in the conducting of elections as prescribed by the Registrar and in accordance with established rules and procedures. This employee gives information by personal interview and telephone and must possess knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws as they apply to voter registration. Daily office routines are per- formed under the direction of the Registrar and work is reviewed through personal observation and accomplished results. . I I I ~._~~ I I I 10-9-73 161 Examples of work Registers voters, answers inquiries concerning voter registration laws, does clerical work to establish and maintain current voter registration records. Performs a variety of clerical tasks in office unit of keeping .files and records, preparing office reports, receiving calls and callers, providing information. Operates typewriter, key punch equipment, and other related office machines. Assists in the setting up of voting stations; pub- lication of notices in accordance with rules; and assists, as necessary, in providing adequate space and equipment at voting stations. Provides assistance in aiding citizens to vote absentee ballots and verifies registration cancellations of registered voters who have moved elsewhere. Keeps abreast of changes in election laws and regulations. Acts for the Registrar in her absence. Performs related work as required. Required knowledge, abilities and skills Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and municipal voter registration laws and regulations. Considerable knowledge of voting procedures, and maintenance and protection of voting registration lists and records. Some knowledge of general office procedures and office makeup. Skill in the use of standard office equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with fellow employees, County officials, and general public. Desirable training and experience Graduation from a standard high school and some experience in work providing a knowledge of registration and election rules and procedures, any equivalent combination of training and experience. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the job code for said position be as follows: CODE CLASS TITLE F C D E GRADE A B 75 Assistant Registrar 20 5242 5512 5782 6074 6386 6698 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the Roanoke County Electoral Board. On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the followin recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson 162 10-9-73 ----r--.--- I IN RE: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO CONDUCT SAID PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS WHEREAS, Section 27-40.1 and Section 27-40.1:1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provides that the governing body shall prescribe the laboratory and diagnostic studies WhiC1 shall be conducted by physicians who have been employed by the II governing body to conduct physicals for all firemen; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of having all County policemen undergo said physical examination pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1-134 of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, an emergency is hereby declared to exist in order that this ordinance take effect upon its passage. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County that any physician qualified to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia be authorized to conduct physical examinations herein required for all County policemen and firemen. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the physical examination will include the following: 1. Complete blood count 2. Urinalysis 3. Chest X-ray - PA and Lateral 4. Pulmonary Function studies (firemen only) 5. Electrocardiogram BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Chairman and the Cler be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to enter into any necessary requisite contract with Lewis-Gale Clinic for the performance by said clinic of the physical examinations herein prescribed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk publish this ordinance in a newspaper having general local circulation in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia. -l I I I I I -y .,~ " .,....~ __.,- ... "J>' .,. 10-9-73 163 BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY FIRE- MEN AND POLICEMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO CONDUCT SAID PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a Public Hearing be held on November 13, 1973, at 1:00 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that the following ordinance be adopted: I AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO CONDUCT SAID PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS. This ordinance to take effect on November 13, 1973. The Clerk of the Board is directed to publish the proposed ordinance and notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 14.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the Roanoke World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County. Said ordinance is on file in the Clerk's Office of the Circuir Court for the County of Roanoke and the County Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem, I Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded vote: ~ AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson .u . ... 164 10-9-73 '-"".""'--T- ..,....--..---,-...--- I On the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the unanimous I voice vote of the Board, the following reports submitted by the I i I I I i I County Administrator was this date received and filed: 1. Subdivision Developments - Street Standards. 2 . Federally Subsidized Flood Insurance. I IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, SECTION 18-16. DIVING BOARDS AND AREAS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, that a Public Hearing be held on November 13, 1973, at 1:00 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: Section 18-16. Diving Boards and Areas. This amendment to take effect on November 13, 1973. The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, I as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the World I I I News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County Said proposed amendment and notice thereon shall be published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the I , I I the Courthouse. Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County and at County Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded vote: NAYS: None I AYE S : Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel ABSENT: Mr. Dodson The proposed Notice of Intention is filed with the minutes of this meeting. I I I .... 10-9-73 165 IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SUBSECTION (J) OF SECTION 19-7 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a Public Hearing be held on November 27, 1973, at 7:00 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: Chapter 19, Taxation, Section 19-7, Utility Service Tax be amended. This amendment to take effect on November 27, 1973. The Clerk of this Board if directed to publish the proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County. Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon shall be published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit for the County of Roanoke and the County Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson The proposed Notice of Intention is filed with the minutes of this meeting. ; ..~. . 'I 166 10-9-73 IN RE: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO INDLUDE IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1974 LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO OPERATION OF ANY SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHEREAS, Section 18.1-173 of the Code of Virginia I provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to go upon the lands of another after having been forbidden to do so; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County feels that legislation should be enacted which would require written permission from the owner before one is entitled to operate any self-propelled vehicle on the property of the owner; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of having the Virginia Association of Counites include legislation which would accomplish the above in said Virginia Association of Counties legislative program for 1974. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of I Counties is respectfully requested to include in its legislative program for 1974 legislation which would require the written permission of the owner before going upon the lands of the owner for the purpose of operating any self-propelled vehicle thereon. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to all area legislators. On motion of Supervisor Engleby, seconded by Super- visor Flora, and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel NAYS: Mr. Hilton ABSENT: Mr. Dodson I ....... 'I- . ..~.- .. . .... - .~. ,. - . , 10-9-73 167 IN RE: COUNTY PAYROLLS On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the following I recorded vote, the County Payrolls (Semi-monthly 9/28/73) and (Bi-weekly 9/26/73) were approved for payment in the gross amount of $71,845.54 from which the sum of $4,039.62 F.I.C.A., $8,578.42 F.I.T., $1,536.52 State Tax, $508.62 Blue Cross, $333.75 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of $56,848.61 AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the following recorded vote, the current bills totaling $98,427.53 and the bills paid since last Board meeting totaling $12,083.72 were today approved presently and retro-actively. I AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE On motion of Supervisor Engleby, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 27, 1973, be, and the same is hereby, amended as follows to become effective October 9, 1973: 303 - COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF TAXES AND OTHER REVENUE 303a - Treasurer I 200 - Advertising: An additional appropriation of $7,000.00 is hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30 1974, for the function or purpose hereinabov indicated. (Print and publish delinquent tax list) 318 - MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING FUNCTIONS 3l8c - Employee Retirement and Other Benefits 2l3a - Premium on workman's compensation insurance: An additional appropriation of $2,190.00 is hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1974, for the function or purpose hereinabove indica- ted. , (,.R6. 168 10-9-73 ! 1 I I I f , i ! I i I I ! Supervisor Flora moved that the Chairman be authorizedl to appoint a committee to be composed of the County Administra- I tor, the County Attorney, County Finance Officer and two membersl from the Board of Supervisors to be named by the Chairman to Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO STUDY REAL ESTATE TAX SITUATION FOR ELDERLY study the real estate tax situation for the elderly. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYE S : Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO INCLUDE IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1974 LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE COST OF PUBLISHING DELINQUENT LISTS TO BE APPORTIONED AMONG THE DELINQUENTS EMBRACED IN SAID LISTS WHEREAS, the governing body of each county has the right pursuant to statute to cause the delinquent real estate lists to be published in a local newspaper; the cost of which said publication the Board of Supervisors feels should be assessed against the delinquents; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is desirous of having the Virginia Association of Counties include in its legislative program for 1974 legislation which would permit the cost of the list provided to be published pursuant t Section 58-983 to be assessed against the delinquent property owners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of Counties is respectfully requested to include in its legislativ program for 1974 legislation to permit the cost of printing and , "-l I I I I I I - ... 10-9-73 1~69 publication of the delinquent notices to be apportioned among all of the delinquents embraced in said delinquent list, accord lng to the amount of levies, penalties and interest due by said delinquents, respectively. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk send a copy of this resolution to all area legislators. On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the Treasurer's monthly report was this date received and filed. IN RE: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO INCLUDE LEGISLATION IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1974 PROHIBITING A CITY OR CITIES FROM ANNEXING AN ENTIRE COUNTY OR AN ENTIRE TOWN WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is of the opin~on that certain legislation should be adopted by the General Assembley of Virginia which would prohibit the annexation of an entire county or an entire town by one or more cities; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of having the Virginia Association of Counties include legislation which would accomplish the above in said Virginia Association of Counties legislative program for 1974. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of Counties is respectfully requested to include in its legislativE program for 1974, legislation that would prohibit the annexatior by a city or cities of an entire county or an entire town. __ 1. ". -- 170 10-9-73 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Clerk to all area legislators. On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: PETITION OF VESTER R. AND EMILY RIERSON JONES FOR REZONING 3.48 ACRES ON SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 221 NEXT TO BACK CREEK SCHOOL Supervisor Hilton withdrew his original motion that the petition of Vester R. and Emily Rierson Jones for rezoning 3.48 acres of land on the south side of Route 221 next to Back Creek School from RE to R-3 be granted. Mr. Holman Willis, Jr., Attorney, appeared before the Board and requested that the petition of Vester R. and Emily Rierson Jones be continued to the November 27, 1973 meeting. I Supervisor Engleby moved that the petition of Vester Rj and Emily Rierson Jones for rezoning 3.48 acres of land on the south side of Route 221 next to Back Creek School from RE to R-3! I be continued to the November 27, 1973 meeting of the Board. , The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the resolution requesting the Highway Department to make certain improvements to Secondary Route 657 during two fiscal years was continued to the October 23, 1973 meeting of the Board. '/I ..--1-.'--.-----..---- \ I I I I I l I 'I I . 10-9-73 171 At 3:07 p.m., on the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the Supervisors went into Executive Session to discuss matters involving personnel. At 4:23 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Courtroon and on the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board reconvened in open session. IN RE: FIRE DEPARTMENTS Supervisor Flora moved that Mr. Paul James, Fire Coordinator, be authorized to make an inventory study of all facilities of the County Fire Departments and also a personnel report on the Fire Chiefs for each department. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson IN RE: ROANOKE COUNTY HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT Supervisor Engleby moved that Mrs. Richard Peery be reappointed to serve as a member of the Roanoke County Highway Safety Commission. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Dodson This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. / .. /' ~. ~.~~~ CHAI . N mil '6)cp,--L,,", . r.,