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Home My WebLink About3/24/2009 - Adopted Board Records AT A REGULAR MEETING OF -rHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 RESOLUTION 032409-1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO CHARLES W. KING, FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Charles W. King was employed on October 16, 1980, by the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department, and held the positions of Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Training Battalion Chief; and WHEREAS, Mr. King retired from the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department on February 1, 2009, as Operations Battalion Chief, after twenty-eight years and four months of service; and WHEREAS, Mr. King performed a crucial role in protecting the life and property of citizens in one of the most hazardous professions, and Roanoke County is very fortunate to have benefited frorrl his dedication and many years of experience; and WHEREAS, Mr. King, through his commitment in the field of Heavy and Tactical Rescue, allowed Roanoke County to be recognized throughout the state as a leader in this field; and WHEREAS, Mr. King dedicated himself to ensuring that all responders operated in a safe manner by emphasizing best practice models through constant instruction of all members of the Department; and WHEREAS, Mr. King, through his employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens by his responses to fires and training of other firefighters. NOW, -rHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to CHARLES W. KING for more than twenty-eight years of capable, loyal, and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Church, Flora, McNamara, Altizer NAYS: None A COpy TESTE: Becky R. Me dor Deputy Clerk 0 the Board 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT -rHE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRA1-ION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24,2009 RESOLU1-ION 032409-2 SEll-ING -rHE ALLOCA liON PERCENTAGE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR -rHE 2009 TAX YEAR WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524 (C) (2) and Section 58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of the Acts of Assembly and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief Program or "PPTRA") of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly and qualifying vehicle with a taxable situs within the County commencing January 1, 2009, shall receive personal property tax relief; and, WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance 122005-1 0 adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 20, 2005. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows: 1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less. 2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,001-$20,000 will be eligible for 60.840A> tax relief. 3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only receive 60.840Ib tax relief on the first $20,000 of value; and 4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of "qualifying" (for example, including but not limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program. 5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use vehicles are estimated fully to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to Roanoke County by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 6. Supplemental assessments for tax years 2005 and prior shall be deemed , non-qualifying I for purposes of state tax relief and the local share due from the taxpayer shall represent 1000/0 of the assessed personal property tax. 7. -rhat this Resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: A YES: Supervisors Moore, Church, Flora) McNamara, Altizer NAYS: None A COpy TESTE: t3uW' ~? Becky R. Mea r Deputy Clerk to the Board c: Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Paul Mahoney, County Attorney Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer Nancy Horn, Commissioner of Revenue 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRA1-ION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 RESOLU1-ION 032409-3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNA-rED AS ITEM J- CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for March 24, 2009 designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Item 1, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes - December 16, 2008 That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items tile separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this resolution. On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Church, Flora, McNamara, Altizer NA YS: None A COpy TESTE: Becky R. Me or Deputy Clerk 0 the Board AT A REGULAR MEE-rING OF -rHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT -rHE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRA1-ION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 RESOLUTION 032409-4 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge: 1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution applies, and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Church, Flora, McNamara, Altizer NA YS: None A COpy TESTE: f3~W' ~ Becky R. Me or Deputy Clerk to the Board AT A REGULAR MEE-rING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 RESOLUTION 032409-5 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO GLENVAR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR WINNING -rHE STATE GROUP A CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship and athletic skill; and WHEREAS, the Glenvar High School Wrestling Team won its second Virginia High School League State Group A Championship in three years at the Salem Civic Center on February 21, 2009; and WHEREAS, the team championship was established before the final round began, with a concluding score of 123, a remarkable 23 points over the second place team from Strasburg; and WHEREAS, the team had seven state qualifiers, six of which placed in the top seven at the state tournament, where Jason Ayers won the 135-pound division individual state championship by a 6-0 decision; and WHEREAS, the Highlanders were also -rhree Rivers District and Region C Champions and took first place in the Rural Retreat Invitational; and WHEREAS, the Highlanders are under the dedicated leadership of Head Coach Kevin Clifford, Assistant Coaches Brian Burke, Cecil Coleman, and Malachi Underwood and managed by Ariele Rosmarino, Lauren Fulp, and Emily Fulp. NOW, -rHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to the members of the 1 GLENV AR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM: Derek Abdelnour, Trey Allen, Alex Asimakopoulos, Jason Ayers, Alex Burke, Kahlil Carazo, Andrew Cundiff, Jeremy Dolan, Andrew Fridley, Corey Hancock, James Harvey, Tyler Haynie, Cole Herndon, Zach Hill, Brandon Mayo, Jacob Noble, Tyler Tate, and Carrlren Wynn for an outstanding performance, their athletic ability, their team spirit, and their commitment to each other; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best wishes to the members of the team, the coaches, and the school in their future endeavors. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: A YES: Supervisors Moore, Church, Flora, McNamara, Altizer NAYS: None A COpy TESTE: &U~~I ~~ Becky R. M dor Deputy Clerk to the Board 2