HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/26/2010 - Adopted Board RecordsATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-1 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO ROBIN
EDWARDS, APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT, FOR RECEIVING THE
MICROSOFT MOST VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL AWARD FOR 2010
WHEREAS, The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award is an
annual award that recognizes exceptional technology community leaders worldwide
who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with users and Microsoft; and
WHEREAS, with fewer than 5,000 awardees worldwide, Microsoft MVPs
represent a highly select group of experts; and
WHEREAS, all of Microsoft recognizes and appreciates Ms. Edwards'
extraordinary contributions in her willingness to help others, and her commitment to the
community. By sharing her knowledge and experiences, and providing objective
feedback, Ms. Edward helps people solve problems and discover new capabilities every
day; and
WHEREAS, MVPs are technology's best and brightest. Ms. Edwards joins an
exceptional group of individuals from around the world who have demonstrated a
willingness to reach out, share their technical expertise with others and help individuals
maximize their use of technology.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to ROBIN
EDWARDS for receiving this award; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors extends its best
wishes to Ms. Edwards in the future.
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4n motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY "f ESTE:
Becky R. Me or
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: Bill Greeves, Director of Communications and Information Technology
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-2 DISSOLVING THE CLEARBROOK VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Section 27-10 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the governing body
of any county, city or town for any reason it deems advisable may dissolve a firelEMS
company; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 042396-2 the Board of Supervisors recognized the
existence of the ClearbrookVolunteer Fire Company; and
WHEREAS, the ClearbrookVolunteer Fire Company has failed for more than two
years successively to consist of twenty effective members and that it has failed to
respond to fire emergencies and calls for service; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors finds that it is advisable to dissolve the
ClearbrookVolunteer Fire Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the authority found in Section 27-10 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950 as amended, the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Company is hereby
dissolved.
2. That the provisions of Resolution 042396-2 are hereby repealed as they
apply to the recognition of the existence of the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Company.
3. That this resolution of dissolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
0n motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Alt'rzer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTS:
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Becky R. ador
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
Richard Birch, Chief of Fire and Rescue
ATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
ORDINANCE 012610-3 AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF GOLF
CARTS AND UTILITY VEHICLES ON DESIGNATED PUBLIC
HIGHWAYS IN ROANOKE COUNTY, ESTABLISHING A REVIEW AND
APPROVAL PROCESS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF
THE COSTS OF INSTALLATION AND CONTINUING MAINTENANCE
OF TRAFFIC SIGNAGE FOR SUCH HIGHWAY USAGE, BY THE
ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE VI "GOLF CART AND UTILITY
VEHICLE OPERATIONS" IN CHAPTER 12 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, the 2004 session of the Virginia General Assembly (Acts of
Assembly 746, codified as Sections 46.2-916.2 and 46.2-916.3) authorized the
governing bodies of counties, cities and towns to adopt local ordinances to regulate the
operation of golf carts and utility vehicles on designated public highways; and
WHEREAS, public health, safety and welfare require that the County review and
approve the highway usage for golf cart crossings at locations on designated highways;
and
WHEREAS, there are four golf courses located in Roanoke County: Hanging
Rock, Hunting Hills, Hidden Valley and Ballyhack; and each of these golf courses have
locations where golf carts cross a public highway; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to recover any and all costs associated with the
review and approval of the use and operation of golf carts and utility vehicles on
designated public highways, and to shift the costs of installation and continuing
maintenance to the organizations, individuals or entities requesting such highway
usage; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on January 12, 2010, and
the second reading and public hearing was held on January 26, 2010.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County as follows:
1. That Chapter 12 of the Roanoke County Code is amended by the addition
of a new article VI "Golf Cart and Utility vehicle Operations" as follows:
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Sec. 12-130. Review and Approval
No portion of any public highway in Roanoke County may be designated for use by golf
carts and utility vehicles unless such use has been reviewed and approved such
highway usage as provided herein.
Sec. 12-131. Application
Any person seeking to designate a portion of a public highway for use by golf carts and
utility vehicles shall submit to the County Administrator or his/her designee an
application consisting of the following information:
a) A plat or map showing the location of the public highway and the proposed
designated crossing(s);
b) Data showing the speed, volume and character of motor vehicle traffic using the
public highway;
c) Schematic engineering diagrams showing the design, placement, types and
location of traffic control devices and signalization in accordance with the current edition
of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways for the
proposed crossing(s);
d) Explanation of how the proposed crossing(s) are compatible with transportation
plans of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Roanoke County;
e) Explanation of how the proposed crossing(s) are compatible with the
Commonwealth's Statewide Pedestrian Policy provided for in Section 33.1-23.03:001 of
the Code of Virginia.
fl Payment of an application and review fee of $500.00.
Sec. 12-132. Standards for Review
The County Administrator orhis/her designee shall review this application with the Chief
of Police, Director of Community Development, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia
Department of Transportation, and such other agencies and departments as may be
necessary, and shall report his/her findings and recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors. This review shall be completed within 60 days of the receipt of a complete
application and payment of fees; if additional information is requested from the
applicant, the review time period shall be extended until that additional information is
provided.
The Board of Supervisors shall review the application information and materials, the
recommendation of the County Administrator, and such other information it deems
relevant and material to the application. The Board shall render a decision by
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considering the adoption of an ordinance approving or disapproving the proposed
highway usage within 30 days of receipt of the County Administrator's recommendation.
Any ordinance approving designated highway usage by golf carts and utility vehicles
may impose such restrictions and limitations of such operations, provided that such
restrictions and limitations are no less stringent than the restrictions or limitations
imposed by Article 13.1 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia.
No such golf cart or utility vehicle operation shall be permitted on any public highway
where the speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour.
The design, placement and types of traffic control devices shall be in accordance with
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Sec. 12-133. Installation, Maintenance, Liability
Upon approval of designated public highway usage by golf carts and utility vehicles, the
applicant shall furnish the County with a letter of credit or cash escrow or such other
financial assurances acceptable by the County, guaranteeing that the applicant shall be
responsible for the costs of installation and continuing maintenance of any signs and
traffic control devices and signalization pertaining to the operation of the golf carts and
utility vehicles. The County declines to be responsible for the installation and continuing
maintenance of signs and traffic control devices and signalization that may be required
for such highway usage by the operation of golf carts and utility vehicles, nor shall it pay
the cost of installation and continuing maintenance of any signs and traffic control
devices and signalization pertaining to the operation of golf carts and utility vehicles.
The applicant shall furnish the County with liability insurance coverage sufficient to hold
the County and its officers and employees harmless from any and all liability arising
from the use and operation of the public highways by golf carts and utility vehicles as a
result of any approved application.
The applicant agrees to immediately repair or replace any traffic control devices which
may be damaged. The applicant agrees to cease golf cart and utility vehicle crossing
operations across or along the designated public highway until the signs, traffic control
devices and signalization are repaired or replaced. Failure to repair or replace any sign,
traffic control devices or signalization shall result in an immediate termination of the
operation of golf carts and utility vehicles at this public highway and the County's
revocation or cancellation of the VDOT crossing permit.
Sec. 12-134. Definitions
The words and phrases used in this ordinance shall have the meanings as provided in
Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia.
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2. That this ordinance is effective from and after the date of its adoption. This
review and approval provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to those golf cart and
utility vehicle usage and crossings previously approved either by the Commonwealth of
Virginia, Virginia Department of Transportation, or Roanoke County. If the
Commonwealth of Virginia requires the County to review and approve the highway
usage by golf carts and utility vehicles that the Commonwealth had previously
approved, then the provisions of this ordinance shall apply to that review and approval.
The cost recovery provisions for installation and continuing maintenance of signs and
traffic control devices and signalization shall apply to all previously approved golf cart
and utility vehicle highway usage and crossings.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Becky R. Meador
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
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ATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-4 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I-CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
Thatthe certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for January 26,
2010 designated as Item I -Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in
as to each item separately setforth in said section designated Items 1 through 9 inclusive,
as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes -June 23, 2009
2. Request to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $4,035 to the Clerk of
the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia for fiscal year 2009-2010
3. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Daniel F. Schott, Building Maintenance Technician II, upon his
retirement after more than ten years of service
4. Confirmation of appointments to the Audit Committee; Length of Service Awards
Program/Volunteer Incentive Program (LOSAP/VIP); Roanoke Valley -
Alleghany Regional Commission; Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee; Roanoke Valley
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization; School Construction Committee; and
Southwest Development Financing, Inc.
5. Resolution authorizing the application for State aid to public transportation
6. Request to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $145,725 to the
Sheriff's office from Federal Grant 10-D5325CR08, approved under the Criminal
Justice Record System ImprovementProgramfromthe Department of Criminal
Justice Services
7. Resolution of congratulations toMike Hayman for his service to ITT Night Vision
and retirement from the company
8. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Countyto M. Elaine Carver, Chief Information Officer, upon her retirementafter
more than twenty-eight years of service
9. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Countyto Betty L. Coleman, Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, upon
her retirement after more than fifteen years of service
That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required bylaw
to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant
to this resolution.
On motion of SupervisorAltizerto adoptthe resolution, and carried bythefollowing
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
ecky R. Me , or
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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ACTION N0. A-012610-4.a
ITEM N0. I-2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 26, 2010
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of
$4,035 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the
Commonwealth of Virginia for fiscal year 2009-2010
SUBMITTED BY: Steven A. McGraw
Clerk of Circuit Court
APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman III
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
This is grant money given to us through the Library of Virginia to repair a couple of
Birth/Death Record Registers. In orderto makethesefunds availabletothe Clerkof Circuit
Court, the state revenues must be appropriated and the related expenditure appropriation
made to the Clerk of Circuit Courts Capital Fund set up specifically for these grant monies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact -100% state funds
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends appropriating $4,035 to the Clerk of Circuit Court for fiscal year 2009-
2010.
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VOTE:
SupervisorAltizer moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Ms. Moore ~ ^ ^
Mr. Altizer ~ ^ ^
Mr. Flora ~ ^ ^
Mr. Elswick ~ ^ ^
Mr. Church ~ ^ ^
cc: Steven A. McGraw, Clerk of Circuit Court
Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
W. Brent Robertson, Director of Management and Budget
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ATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-4.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO DANIEL F.
SCHOTT, BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TEN YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Daniel F. Schott was hired on April 5, 1999, as a maintenance
technician and promoted to Building Maintenance Technician II on October 25, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schott will retire as Building Maintenance Technician II on January
31, 2010, after a total of ten years and ten months of hard work and devoted service with
the County; and
WHEREAS, during his time as Building Maintenance Technician II, Mr. Schott
obtained a Backflow Prevention Device Certification on July 16, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schott has been one of two lead Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) technicians and has always been very supportive of his coworkers,
consistently volunteering to assist them as necessary; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schott has maintained his assigned buildings in an outstanding
manner, while sustaining a cheerful and helpful attitude with other employees, vendors and
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthatthe Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County ,Virginia expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of
Roanoke County to DANIEL F. SCHOTT for more than ten 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 Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Becky R. Mead
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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ACTION N0. A-012610-4.c
ITEM N0. I-4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
January 26, 2010
Confirmation of appointments to the Audit Committee; Length
of Service Awards Program/Volunteer Incentive Program
(LOSAPIVIP}; Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional
Commission; Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee;
Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization;
School Construction Committee; and Southwest Development
Financing, Inc.
Becky R. Meador
Clerk to the Board
B. Clayton Goodman III
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
1. Audit Committee
During the January 12, 2010, closed session, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Chairman Joseph Butch Church and Vice Chairman Ed Elswick to the Audit
Committee for 2010. Confirmation of the appointments was placed on the Consent
Agenda.
2. Length of Service Awards Program/Volunteer Incentive Program (LOSAP/VIP)
The LOSAP by-laws provide that the Roanoke County Risk Manager shall serve on this
board and shall be confirmed bythe Board of Supervisors. Due tothe retirementof Bob
Jernigan, the new Risk Manager, Don Karnes, is appointed to this position. The Risk
Manager has no term limit and serves while holding the position. Confirmation of the
appointment has been placed on the Consent Agenda.
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3. RoanokeValley-Alleghany Regional Commission
During the January 12, 2010, closed session, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Vice Chairman Ed Elswick to the Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional
Commission to complete the unexpired term of Supervisor Joseph P. McNamara. The
three-year term will expire on June 30, 2011. Confirmation of the appointment was
placed on the Consent Agenda.
4. Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy Committee
During the January 12, 2010, closed session, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Vice Chairman Ed Elswick to the Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. Confirmation of the
appointment was placed on the Consent Agenda.
5. Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
During the January 12, 2010, closed session, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Supervisor Charlotte Moore to complete the unexpired term of Supervisor
Joseph P. McNamara. The three-year term will expire on July 1, 2011. Confirmation of
the appointment was placed on the Consent Agenda.
6. School Construction Committee
During the January 12, 2010, closed session, it was the consensus of the Board to
appointChairman Joseph Butch Church and SupervisorCharlotte Mooretothe School
Construction Committee. Confirmation oftheappointmentswas placed ontheConsent
Agenda.
7. Southwest Development Financing, Inc.
During the January 12, 2010, closed session, it was the consensus of the Board to
reappoint Wendi Schultz, Tourism and Event Coordinator. Ms. Schultzwas contacted
by the Clerk and acknowledged her willingness to serve an additional term. The two-
yearterm will expire on January 12, 2012. Confirmation of the appointment was placed
on the Consent Agenda.
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VOTE:
SupervisorAltizer moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Ms. Moore ~ ^ ^
Mr. Altizer ~ ^ ^
Mr. Flora ~ ^ ^
Mr. Elswick ~ ^ ^
Mr. Church ~ ^ ^
cc: Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
Jennifer Sexton, Volunteer RecruiterlMarketing -Fire and Rescue
B. Clayton Goodman III, County Administrator
Wendy Schultz, Tourism and Event Coordinator
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 01-26-10-4.d AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR
STATE AID TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that
the County Administrator is authorized for and on behalf of the Board of Supervisors
hereafter referred to as Roanoke County to execute and file an application to the
Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia, hereafter
referred to as the Department, for a grant of financial assistance in the amount of
$22,303 to defray the costs borne by Roanoke County for public transportation
purposes and to accept from the Department grants in such amounts as may be
awarded, and to authorize the County Administrator to furnish to the Department such
documents and other information as may be required for processing the grant request.
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County certifies that the funds shall be
used in accordance with the requirements of Section 58.1-638.A.4 of the Code of
Virginia, that Roanoke County will provide funds in the amount of $52,042, which will be
used to match the state funds in the ratio as required in such Act, that the records of
receipts of expenditures of funds granted to Roanoke County may be subject to audit by
the Department and by the State Auditor of Public Accounts, and that funds granted to
Roanoke County for defraying the expenses of Roanoke County shall be used only for
such purposes as authorized in the Code of Virginia.
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ACTION N0. A-012610-4.e
ITEM N0. I-6
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
January 26, 2010
Request to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of
$145,725 to the Sheriff's office from Federal Grant 10-
D5325CR08, approved under the Criminal Justice Record
System Improvement Program from the Department of
Criminal Justice Services
Gerald S. Holt
Sheriff
B. Clayton Goodman III
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Sheriff's Office has received approval fora grant, which provides continued funds from
the Department of Criminal Justice Services for a Criminal Justice Record System
Improvement program. This program will provide funds to purchase a video visitation
system and help with the cost of the main control room upgrade. This grant was approved
by letter on December 30, 2009. This grant award is for a twelve month period from
January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This grant requires a match of 25% and funds are available in the Sheriff's Office Sub
Fund-Jail Fees Account#311600. The grant is in the amount of $109,294 in federal funds
and $36,431 (25%) local cash match for a total of $145,725 and requires no additional
funding from the Board of Supervisors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting and appropriating the Criminal Justice Records System
Improvement grant from the Byrne JAG Program in the amount of $145,725 to the Sheriff's
Department.
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VOTE:
SupervisorAltizer moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Ms. Moore ~ ^ ^
Mr. Altizer ~ ^ ^
Mr. Flora ~ ^ ^
Mr. Elswick ~ ^ ^
Mr. Church ~ ^ ^
cc: Gerald S. Holt, Sheriff
Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-4.f OF CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE HAYMAN
FOR HIS SERVICE TO ITT NIGHT VISION AND RETIREMENT FROM
THE COMPANY
WHEREAS, Mike Hayman served as President and General Manager of ITT
Night Vision since 2006; and
WHEREAS, ITT Night Vision, based in Roanoke, Virginia, is the world's leading
developer, producer and supplier of Gen 3 image intensifier technology for U.S. and
allied military forces, as well as the homeland security market, and has served the U.S.
military with premier research, development, production and logistics for analog and
digital fusion solutions for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hayman was responsible for the operational excellence and
strategic growth of ITT Night Vision, resulting in a 24% increase in employment with the
creation of 381 new jobs and total capital investments of $58.1 million during his tenure
with the company; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Mr. Hayman received the President's Award for quality
system improvements and was presented the ITT Gold Ring in 1997 for teaming with
ITT value centers to improve customer-contractor relations while reducing costs for the
Government and industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hayman has 36 years of service with ITT in various production
and development divisions including Vice President and Director of Operations of ITT
Communication Systems, as well as management and technical positions in
engineering, systems supply chain production control and procurement, quality control,
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customer service and integrated logistics throughout his career.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere appreciation to Mr. Mike
Hayman for his leadership and service to ITT Night Vision and its impact on Roanoke
County;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors extends its
congratulations to Mr. Hayman on his retirement and best wishes in the future.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Becky R. ador -
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: Jill B. Loope, Assistant Director of Economic Development
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ATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-4.g EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO M. ELAINE
CARVER, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, UPON HER RETIREMENT
AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Elaine Carver was hired on December 14,1981, as Systems Analyst -
End User Computing and Office Automation Specialist and promoted to: Director of
Procurement on December 9, 1991; Director of General Services on May 14, 1999;
Director of Management Information Systems on May 16, 2000; Director of Information
Technology on December 23, 2000; and Chief Information Officer on September 6, 2007;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Carver retired on December 31, 2009, as Chief Information Officer
after twenty-eight years of devoted, faithful and expert service with the County; and
WHEREAS, during her time as Systems Analyst- End User Computer and Office
Automation Specialist, Ms. Carver served as a hands-on liaison, set the foundation of
communications with other departments and played an integral role in the early
advancements of technology within the County; and
WHEREAS, during hertime as Directorof Procurement, Ms. Carver provided cost-
effective purchasing practices, ensured strict adherence to all purchasing regulations and
continuously streamlined the County's business processes relevant to purchasing; and
WHEREAS, during her time as Directorof General Services, Ms. Carver created a
plan to finance the replacement of a badly aging fleet of solid waste vehicles, improved
morale among the staff of the department and obtained annual funding for a building capital
maintenance program; and
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WHEREAS, during her time as Director of Management Information Systems and
Information Technology, Ms. Carver championed the integration of technology with the
County's business needs; and
WHEREAS, during her time as Chief Information Officer, Ms. Carver established an
independent Emergency Communications Center, advocated major technologylnitiatives
including thetransition of the County's publicsafety radiosystemto adigitalformatand the
migration ofthe County's revenue assessmentand collection systemsto a modernformat,
while constantly providing strategic vision and empowering leadership to the County; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Carver believes in the power of the human spirit and has
demonstrated this belief again and again in the various departments in which she has
worked. Seeing people as assets and trusting the talent of Roanoke County employees
allowed her to work with departments to find their greatest potential and to work most
effectively as a cohesive group.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthatthe Board of Supervisorsof Roanoke
County, Virginia expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of
Roanoke County to M. ELAINE CARVER for 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.
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ATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
RESOLUTION 012610-4.h EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO BETTY L.
COLEMAN, CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE,
UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Betty L. Coleman was hired on September 12, 1994, as a Tax Clerk
II and later served as Tax Compliance Deputy before being promoted to the position of
Chief Deputy Commissioner by Commissioner of the Revenue Nancy Horn on June 18,
2001; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman retired as Chief Deputy Commissioner on December
31, 2009, after more than fifteen years of dedicated, loyal, and capable service with the
County; and
WHEREAS, in the role of Chief Deputy, Ms. Coleman assisted with the
assessment methodology, personal property book, real estate tax relief program,
Virginia state income taxes, local option taxes, audits and the appeals process; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman's primary responsibility was business license
compliance, where she greeted taxpayers and handled inquiries with warmth, courtesy
and professionalism that left each customer with a positive and lasting impression of the
Commissioner's office; and
WHEREAS, on a daily basis, Ms. Coleman served citizens of the County,
partners in government and her fellow employees by providing clear definition of
procedures and expectations with regard to the purpose and function of the
Commissioner's office; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman fostered a team atmosphere, encouraging her fellow
employees to work together and increase productivity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman set an example for her fellow employees with her
attendance -never being tardy in her career at Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, Ms. Coleman attained the designation of Master Deputy
Commissioner of the Revenue by following the standards set forth by the State
Compensation Board. These standards include: Experience, Service to the
Commissioners of the Revenue Association, Continuing Education and Compliance with
the Standards of Accountability; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman earned her Master Deputy Commissioner of the
Revenue Certification in the program administered by the University of Virginia's
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, the University's school of continuing
education, and the Career Development Committee under the auspices of the
Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, one of Ms. Coleman's major accomplishments as Chief Deputy
involved working with the County's Information Technology Department to prepare for
the 2008 conversion to a new software program for calculating the Business,
Professional and Occupational License, or BPOL tax; and
WHEREAS, as challenges arose during this process, Ms. Coleman stepped up to
the plate and found ways to adapt the changes to various procedures; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Commissioner of the Revenue's office held Ms.
Coleman in the highest regard, stating she had a smiling disposition that brightened
everyone who had contact with her and was often referred to as Snow White; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman consistently displayed to her fellow co-workers
honesty, compassion and fairness, presented herself as a trustworthy mediator,
displayed allegiance to management and to the principles and standards of the County
of Roanoke.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of
the citizens of Roanoke County to BETTY L. COLEMAN for more than fifteen 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 Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Flora, Elswick, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Becky R. Me or
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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