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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
12:00 NOON
ACTION AGENDA
Roanoke County Administration Center
Fourth Floor Conference Room
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, VA 24018
A. WELCOME: H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Vice Chair
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
1. Introduction of Joseph B. "Butch" Church, new member of the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
2. Introduction of Darlene Burcham, new Roanoke City Manager
HOM PRESENTED A GIFT TO DARLENE BURCHAM IN WELCOME
B. INVOCATION:
C. LUNCH
D. ROLL CALL:
H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
1. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
JPM AND HCN ABSENT AT 1:31 P.M.
2. Roanoke City Council
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JIM TROUT, LINDA WYATT, WILLIAM WHITE ABSENT
E. OPENING REMARKS
1. Vice Chairman Fuzzy Minnix
RECOGNIZED FORMER STATE SENATOR GRANGER MCFARLANE AND
FORMER BOARD MEMBER LEE EDDY. ADVISED HE LOOKS FORWARD
TO WORKING TOGETHER IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
2. Mayor David Bowers
THANKED THE BOARD FOR INVITING THEM TO THE LUNCHEON AND
MEETING
F. REQUEST TO ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS
BLJ ADDED ITEM 6 -DISCUSSION ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTION.
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion of a Roanoke Valley Travelers Information Center on
Interstate 81. (Mayor David Bowers, Roanoke City)
GRANGER MCFARLANE ASKED FOR SUPPORT FOR A NEW WELCOME
CENTER ON LAND OWNED BY HOLLINS UNIVERSITY AND CITY OWNED
LAND NEAR I-81 AND PLANTATION ROAD.
2. Update on Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretative Center. (Joyce
Waugh, Roanoke County)
JOYCE WAUGH ANNOUNCED THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE BIDS FOR
THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND HANDED OUT INFORMATION ON THE
CENTER, INCLUDING THE FLOOR PLAN. SITE PLAN AND DETAILS
ABOUT CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING.
3. Report on the recently implemented 800 MHZ Radio System. (Bill
Agee, Roanoke County and Joe Sloan, Roanoke)
BILL AGEE DESCRIBED THE HISTORY OF THE JOINT PROJECT, AND JOE
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SLOAN EXPLAINED HOW THE JOINT RADIO SYSTEM OPERATES.
4. Progress Report on Juvenile Detention Home (John Chambliss,
Roanoke County and Glen Radcliffe, Roanoke City)
JOHN CHAMBLISS AND GLEN RADCLIFFE REPORTED ON THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1. THAT THEY PLAN TO HAVE 48 BEDS
AVAILABLE BY MAY OR JUNE. AND THAT LOCALITIES WILL BE
CHARGED BY BED USAGE RATHER THAN EACH LOCALITY PAYING A
SPECIFIC SHARE.
5. Update on Water Connections (Gary Robertson, Roanoke County
and Kit Kiser Roanoke City)
KIT KISER REPORTED ON THE 1999 DROUGHT CONDITIONS AND
ADVISED RAINFALL IS STILL BELOW NORMAL. GARY ROBERTSON
UPDATED THE BOARD ON THE WATER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE COUNTY.
6. Discussion on General Assembly Legislation
SUPERVISOR JOHNSON REPORTED THAT AFTER THE CENSUS.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MAY LOSE 12 TO 14 DELEGATES. HE
RECOMMENDED THAT THE LOCALITIES FROM SW VA. SPEAK AS ONE
VOICE FOR STRONGER POWER IN RICHMOND.
H. RECESS: The Board of Supervisors will be in recess until 3:00 p.m. in the
Board Meeting Room.
HOM RECESSED MEETING AT 1:40 P.M.
I. ADJOURNMENT: Roanoke City Council
VICE MAYOR HARRIS ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 1:40 (MAYOR
BOWERS LEFT AT 1:30 P.M.)
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WATER ISSUES FOR JOINT CITY/COUNTY MEETING
February 8, 2000
1. Status of Drought Recovery:
Carvins Cove reservoir level has recovered from an all time low point of 29.2 feet
below spillway on September 1, 1999, to its current level of 13.7 feet on
February 8, 2000.
2. Status of Water Purchases:
Following City Council's declaration of a water supply emergency in June, 1999,
and the subsequent agreement with Roanoke County for all water purchases
effective as of July 1, 1999, we purchased water from the County, Salem, and
Vinton until December 22, 1999, at which time the Cove level had gained to 15
feet below spillway level.
3. Status of Well Construction:
Of course, the one raw water well at Carvins Cove Filter Plant is complete. We
are negotiating a contract to recommend to Council to locate, design and
supervise construction of three additional wells, namely, one at Carvins Cove
recreation area, one additional raw water well at the Filter Plant and one finish
water production well that would use the existing Riverland Road, S.E. water
storage tank as a chlorine contact tank. Expect this report of recommendation to
Council in 30 - 45 days.
4. Interconnections:
All planned interconnections have been made except the one involving joint
City/County construction of 11,000 feet of 16-inch line along Lock Haven Road.
This construction, planned this spring, will complete the connections needed to
allow us to purchase a net volume of 4 MGD from the County.
5. How does all of this impact our citizens and our ability to react to future
droughts?
Rather than the City selling the County 2 MGD, we will have the ability to
purchase 4 MGD from the County, up to 2 MGD from Salem and a little more
than 1 MGD from Vinton (all depending on the water system demands for those
jurisdictions on a day to day basis.) In effect, the changes made prior to 1999,
those made in 1999 and those planned this spring mean we can reduce the draw
from Carvins Cove reservoir by 9 MGD. During the height of the drought
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last fall, and during the mandatory restrictions phase that began when the
reservoir level reached 24 feet spillway, the demand on Carvins Cove dropped
from a normal output of 16 MGD to 6 MGD.
These changes did cost our citizens a 28% water increase, 18% of which
became effective January 1, 2000, and the remaining 10% to be effective
January 1, 2001.
6. When may our supply become critical again?
Our reservoir has not recovered and we do not know if it will this spring (as is
normal.) If we don't recover, we should consider resuming the purchase of water
if the level drops to 18 feet below spillway rather than waiting to see if we drop to
22 feet as we did in 1999.
7. Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission Water Talks:
The Commission has invited representatives from the City of Roanoke, City of
Salem, Roanoke County, Town of Vinton, and Botetourt County to discuss water
supplies and system interconnections. Bedford County is to be invited to the
next meeting. Councilman Hudson represents City Council at the meetings. The
group has embraced the following goals:
A. Examine present and future needs.
B. Establish as many system interconnects as feasible.
C. Maximize utilization of existing resources.
D. Make recommendations for adequate water supply for the region's
future.
The group has also identified the attached list of major system interconnections.
A press conference was held on February 7 for the purpose of informing the
public of the activities of the discussion group.
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TAMARACK: At mo CeRtor of Amorican Ad~oatMro
Tourism provides West V'~rginia with 53.8 billion and more than 72,000 joo fi wand pdr mauc sc~ery e
tourism ~dustry has grown 21 percent. Whitewater rafting, mountain hying, g ng
bring a steady stream of vistors into the state. Now West Vuginia has something even more to offer.
TAMARACK, the nation's first and only statewide collection of hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine.
TAMARACK is surrounded by historic sites, os H t~e1~N ~an~a~~ ate ellum resorts offering
• The Greenbrier and Pence Spring
first-rate cuisine, hot springs, golfing and more.
• Mineral Springs: Rejuvenating hot springs lie Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur, Red Sulphur and
Pence Springs.
• Greenbrier River Trails: 76 miles of scenic river trails and paths.
• Landmark Caverns: Extensive cavern tours in natural landmark "Lost World Caverns" and
stunning Organ eve' a Was o
• Historic Country Drives: I-IighwaYs Passtng through paths cleared by Georg ~
historic towns and Civil War' sites. canoe ,trail blazing
• New River Gorge National River. Ideal whiteovater rafting, kayaking, mg
and smallmouth bass fishing.
Quick pacts
Located in Beckley, West Virginia, directly off of the West Virginia Turnpike, TAMARACK serves as a
primary destination for a country road exploration -and as a perfect kick-off for an outdoor adventure.
'TAMARACK is located within a 200-mile radius of first-rate whitevvater rafting, mountain biking, hosing,
caving, skiing, rock climbing, fishing and hunting.
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TAMARACK gives visitors an opportunity to watch artists at work, creating furniture, pottery,
glassware and sculptures with techniques passed on from generation to general est ~oCe° and
thousands of feet of arts and crafts displays, TAMARACK offers live theater, gu p
traditional West Virginian cuisine.
Quotabios
• "I came to West Virginia to go whitewater rafting and never left. I was hooked by the splendor of the
mountains, the congeniality of the people -- and the amazing amount of history and arts that are just a
natural part of people's lives."
-- Stephanie Danz, TAMARACK Producer
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Hi~t~ry ~f TAMARACK
• When Governor Gaston Caperton first took office in 1989, he began looking for ways to create more
jobs in West Vnginia. He particulazly wanted to expand the state's tourism industry and take advantage
of state-made crafts, art and food products.
• His dream was to create the largest, most impressive showcase for West Virginia's best products - a one-
of-a-kind shopping and cultural experience for tourists.
• The West Vuginia Pazkways Authority, commissioned to develop tourism and economic projects in
addition to maintaining the state turnpike, first began working on the concept.
• One of the Pazkways Authority's first initiatives was to transform highway rest stops into "travel plazas"
offering tourist information and West Virginia Made crafts, jewelry, jams and spices.
• West Vrgnua Made products were an instant hit with rocketing sales. Governor Gaston Caperton
recognized the potential of this new line of quality products and encouraged travel plazas, state pazks and
specialty shops to promote the products throughout the state. The TAMARACK distribution system
was officially established in March 1991.
• When it became clear that the state needed a central junction to coordinate the widespread talent, the
solution was to build the TAMARACK center.
• The state made along-term commitment to building aworld-class facility, investing S16 million in the
construction of the TAMARACK center. Beckley, selected as the site for construction, is strategically
located along interstates 64 and 77 and is a key destination for local travelers and out-of-state tourists.
• In its first yeaz, TAMARACK was estimated to draw nearly 550,000 visitors, create hundreds of jobs and
raise more than five million in revenues. These projections were surpassed and more importantly
TAMARACK has created a viable, self-sufficient industry, where money spent on West Virginia stays in
West Virginia.
• From azchitectural design (a circulaz quilt pattern) to organizational structure (an interwoven cottage
industry), TAMARACK reflects the heart and soul of West Virginia. The first of its kind in the nation,
TAMARACK builds on the inherent resources of West Virginia, providing an opportunity for residents
to cultivate their craft, and for visitors to enjoy an unprecedented cultural experience.
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TAMARACK: At tNa Naart of a 6nwing Crabs Maaemaat
The crafts industry has witnessed tremendous growth. According to the Hobby Industry Association's
1994 consumer survey, 90 percent of American households have at least one family member engaged in crafts
-- an increase of 41 percent since 1988. The survey also reported that craft manufacturer sales were
511,352,414 in 1994 and are estimated to exceed 512.5 billion m 1995.
West Virginia's TAMARACK center is at the heart of the American cr~'t movemern. TAMARACK
showcases the finest arts and crafts created by juried artisans who range from local potters and internationally
renowned ~pmrs. And at TAMARACK, crafts come from the workshops of residents like Richard Neale, who
creates "twig" furniture; or from Anna Brown's garden, where she grows the herbs used in her herbal vinegars; or
from the workshop of cabinetmaker fun Probst, whose skills are based on generations of woodworkers.
@ulek Facts
• TAMARACK represents the work of more than 1,800 artists and craftspeople, creating an inventory of
more than 30,000 products.
• TAMARACK is 59,000 square feet of arts, crafts, cuisine and culture.
• TAMARACK products are constructed from the natural resources of West Virginia and created by the
people of West V'uginia, encompassing generations of American history, culture and arts.
• The types of TAMARACK products range from hand-made soap bars and honey-mustard sauces to
hand-smithed bedframes and woodcarved armoires, while the producers themselves range from local
basketweavers to internationally renowned sculptors.
@ustaales
"TAMARACK reveals the secret magic of our artists, and our state. In every quilt, vase, bawl or basket
lives a folk tale or rich history about West Virginia."
- fun Probst, TAMARACK Cabinetmaker, Hamlin, WV
" TAMARACK is like an embassy for the thousands of artists tucked away across the state.
TAMARACK shows the talents of our people and provides a road map for where the arts really thrive."
-- Bill Hopen, TAMARACK Sculptor, Sutton, WV
• "I live on the same grounds my forefathers farmed and purchased from the King of England in the 1600s
-- so it's in my genes to do things with my hands. All my pottery is imprinted with the special herbs that I
grow right here at home."
-- Anna Brown, TAMARACK Potter, Morgantown, WV
One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV USA 25801
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C~mm~ahl Asked Questi~Ds
Wr^t sets T~YA~ACII ^~^rt fn^ ever c^It^rsl ce^urs?
TAMARACK is the nation's first and only statewide collection of hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine. Visitors
w~l discover 59,000 square feet of juried crafts, working art studios, a 178-seat theater, herb and sculpture
gardens and West Vu~ginia foods all under one roof.
W~]I Is it c~lle~'TAYA~ACR"?
TAMARACK was named after the Tamarack tree, which is known for its strength, versatility and beauty.
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TAMARACK is the collective vision of artisans, agriculturists, businessmen, community p
officials from every county. It was created to boost the state's economy by fosteruig amarket-driven approach
to selling indigenous products. As a world-class facility, TAMARACK is destined to become a major tourist
attraction, expand job opportunities and draw more than 500,000 visitors a year. The TAMARACK facility is
the focal point of the TAMARACK distribution system, which markets West ~~girda Made products throughout
the state.
Wien Is TAYA~ACI(leceter?
TAMARACK is conveniently located in Beckley, West Virginia, right on the West Virginia Turnpike. It is
north of east-west Interstate 64 and north-south Interstate 77 - only a short drive from a wealth of resorts,
restaurants, golf courses and recreational sites.
Are then cctlclties fer c~il~ro^?
TAMARACK has something for everyone, especially children. TAMARACK offers children's playgrounds
full of West Virginia-made toys in addition to botanical gardens, nature paths, ongoing entertainment events
and demonstrations on the making of a variety of arts and crafts.
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From hand-smithed rings to hand-carved sculptures -TAMARACK has it all. At TAMARACK, the artisans
of West Virginia offer their finest creations, including glass-blown decanters, wood-carved tables, pottery
vases, hand-woven baskets, canned preserves, specialty herbs, spices and much, much more. But at
TAMARACK, visitors don't just browse through shelves, they watch artists at work, taste the foods of local
chefs, experience nature and enjoy hours of entertainment. When visitors leave TAMARACK, they take the
best of West Virginia with them
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Ecenemfe ®eYelepme~t Treads fu West Yirgluie
@ulcic Fact
• West Virginia has attracted more than 500 new businesses since 1989, generating more than $3.1 billion
in new and expanding business investment.
• West Virginia is a national leader in education technology. It has invested about $1 billion since 1990 to
place new computers in kindergarten and elementary classrooms and to develop modern schools that can
handle the latest technology.
• The tourism industry in West Virginia registered its sixth consecutive year of growth, contributing $3.8
billion to West Virginia's economy. Tourism employs more than 72,000 people with a payroll of $1.37
billion.
• West V'irginia's unemployment rate is at its lowest level in more than 16 years and reflects one of the
greatest drops in unemployment in the nation.
• West Virginia's population is growing; it has increased by more than 30,000 since 1990.
• The average annual wage for West Virginians has risen at a rate faster than that of the United States since
1990. Total personal income in West Vugiria rose from $222 billion in 1988 to $31.4 billion in 1994.
• West Virginia ranks fourth in the United States in the percentage of manufactured product exports. An
estimated 23,000 jobs in West Virginia are directly related to exports.
• West Virginia is an emerging competitor in the sports/recreation industries. The Mountain State hosted
three U.S. Olympic cycling time trials for the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Mountain State is a nationally
and internationally recognized mecca for outdoor sports such as mountain being, whitewater rafting and
snow skiing.
Quetables
"TAMARACK has a great multiplier effect. It expands an existing crafts market, promotes West ~~gmia-
Madeproducts and increases job oppornuities. Best of all, the money made through TAMARACK stays
within the state. Everyone benefits."
-- Former Governor Gaston Caperton
One Tamarack Park, I3eckley, WV USA 25801
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TAMARACK
TAIIAARACK: An Economic Opportunity
• TAMARACK is the right idea at the right time, at the right place.
• The West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority made a 5162 million
investment in TAMARACK to bu~7d the economy, expand job opportunities and promote °`The Best of
West Virginia" products locally, nationally and internationally.
• This statewide initiative has both a direct and indirect economic impact. It has provided and supported
285 construction jobs, supports 433 jobs in the immediate seven-county area and involves more than
1,800 jobs through the vendors who supply TAMARACx. 'T'AMARACK itself has up to 100 full- and
part-time jobs.
• TAMARACK represents:
• A significant economic opportunity for West Virginians. In its first fourteen months of operation,
TAMARACK hosted more than 700,000 visitors, created hundreds of jobs and had 55.34 million in
sales.
• A boost far West Virginia's fastest growing industry -tourism. According to a recent study by
West Virginia University, tourism is a 53.8 billion industry, employing 72,000 people.
• Aself-sufficient operation that builds on West Virginia's natural resources and talents.
TAMARACK offers products from all 55 of West Virginia's counties, boosting the full range of local
economies.
• A dramatic boon for the cottage industry as artisans and agriculturists become part of a stable,
rather than seasonal, market environment.
• Increased access to new markets for artisans, agriculturists and local businesses through promotion
of West <lrgnria Made products. TAMARACK purchases products to store and resell, allowing both
artisans and retailers to calculate costs, project revenue and invest time and money in marketable
items.
One 'T'amarack Park, I3eclcley, WV USA 25801
304-256-6843 1-88'['AMARACK t' ax 304-256-6877
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TAIYIARACK: A®Onprecedent~d Exp~ri~nc~
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• 'T'AMARACK is a creative approach to a business idea, the result of a multi-level partnership among
West Virginia government agencies and industries, community leaders, business executives, artisans and
agricultural producers.
• The facility also represents a collaborative effort among the people of West Virginia and local, state and
national representatives to preserve their culture and heritage and promote the state's marry attractions.
The bight Time
• TAMARACK responds to a growing national and worldwide demand forhigh-quality products by
retailing jury-selected items made by West Virginia's finest artists, chefs, agriculturists and craftsmen.
• TAMARACx also represents a new approach to building a state's economy - cultivating a viable, self-
sufficient industry, where money spent on West Viiguua stays in West Virginia.
One Tamarack Park, I3ecklev, WV USA 25801
304-256-6843 1-88TAi'~'LARACK Fax 304-256-6877
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TAMARACIL• Ae Onprec~io~ed Egieri~nce
• TAMARACK is the nation's first and only statewide collection of hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine.
• A one-of-a-kind shopping and cultural experience, TAMARACK showcases:
• 59,000 square feet of arts and crafts, foods and live entertainment
• Artwork by more than 1,800 juried artisans and craftsmen
• More than 10,000 different products in inventory
• Premium West Virginia foods and enticing menu items prepared bytheworld-renowned Greenbrier
• Galleries and working studios of glass-blowers, potters, sculptors, weavers and more
• A gourmet food store of West Vugi.nian specialty foods
• An intimate 178-seat theater for drama, dance, music, full-length movies, recitals, poetry readings
• Sculpture and herb gardens
• Children's play grounds
• A year-round Christmas shop
• A festival park for special events, lawn concerts, outdoor performances
Comreniently Located
• TAMARACK is located in Beckley, West Virginia, on the West Vu~ginia Turnpike, just north of the
intersection of east-west Interstate 64 and north-south Interstate 77, and is strategically positioned to
draw upon a tremendous traffic market of 50 million travelers annually.
• A gateway to West Virginia's spellbinding scenery, whitewater rafting, mountain trails and mineral
spnngs, TAMARACK is only one hour from Charleston, West Vuginia and The Greenbrier resort. It is
also a day's drive from most major cities on the East Coast.
Edncatiodal OpportunCll
• TAMARACK is also a learning experience for children and adults with demonstrations on smithing
and forging, pottery throwing and glass blowing, cooking and nature watching.
• TAMARACK also offers training programs for established artisans and apprenticeship programs for
budding craftspeople.
One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV USA 25801
304-256-6843 1-88TA1VIARACK Fax 304-256-6877
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Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive Center (BRPlC)
• The Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive Center is being designed as a partnership between National Park
Service, Roanoke County, and Virginia's Explore Park (Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority). This
partnership builds on a consensus planning effort among localities and regional groups in the greater
Roanoke Valley area and the assistance of Congressman Goodlatte and Senator Warner.
• The purpose of the BRPIC is to orient visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding region, and
interpreting the cultural heritage, scenic qualities, and recreational features of the Parkway region in
this area of Virginia. This economic development project will include the history of the Parkway, as
well as regional tourism information. _
• The concept and desire for a regional visitor center along the Parkway has been in long-range parkway
plans and/or discussed regionally for 15-20 years. It was also included in the 1986 Explore Park Nlaster
Plan and Roanoke River Parkway Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statement. Roanoke County
became involved and championed the cause by virtue of the locality suggested for the facility and keen
interest in seeing it completed.
• A Cooperative Agreement directing federal funds to Roanoke County is currently in place. These funds
include: $250,000 National Park Service (design and construction)
529,800 Federal Highway Admin. (construction)
330,000 Roanoke County
100,000 Regional Alliance (final design /infrastructure)
$1,209,800 TOTAL TO DATE
Roanoke County has also contributed hundreds of hours in in-kind assistance through its engineering
and economic development offices, as have key staff from its partners at Virginia's Explore Park and
National Park Service during the planning and design phase.
Estimated construction cost: $1,900,000 includes 9,000 square feet, fixtures, furnishings and
equipment, sitework, landscaping, electrical upgrade, wastewater upgrade, interpretive exhibit
detailing, fabrication, and installation. Detailed design is completed and water and sewer lines have
been extended.
A combination of public and private sources are needed to complete construction, upfit, and
interpretive exhibit design and fabrication.
• Virginia's Explore Park (Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority) will own, operate, and maintain the
Center when it is completed. The National Park Service will continue as a partner, yet it will not own,
operate, nor maintain the facility, as required by federal funding. A second cooperative agreement is
being developed related to ownership, operations, and maintenance.
• Virginia's Explore Park agrees to donate the land for the Center and contribute access to existing water
and sewer systems which will require extensions and connections.
• Annual estimated cost of staffing, operations, utilities, and maintenance is $57,650. The County
proposes to support this with in-kind staffing or additional monetary contribution. National Park
Service proposes to assist with staffing through Eastern National Monument Association, anon-profit
group affiliated with NPS.
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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
12:00 NOON
Roanoke County Administration Center
Fourth Floor Conference Room
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, VA 24018
A. WELCOME: H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Vice Chair
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
1. Introduction of Joseph B. "Butch" Church, new member of the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
2. Introduction of Darlene Burcham, new Roanoke City Manager
B. INVOCATION: H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
C. LUNCH
D. ROLL CALL:
1. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
2. Roanoke City Council
E. OPENING REMARKS
1. Vice Chairman Fuzzy Minnix
2. Mayor David Bowers
F. REQUEST TO ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1. Discussion of a Roanoke Valley Travelers Information Center on
Interstate 81. (Mayor David Bowers, Roanoke City)
2. Update on Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretative Center. (Joyce
Waugh, Roanoke County)
3. Report on the recently implemented 800 MHZ Radio System. (Bill
Agee, Roanoke County and Darlene Burcham, Roanoke City
Manager)
4. Progress Report on Juvenile Detention Home (John Chambliss,
Roanoke County and Glen Radcliffe, Roanoke City)
5. Update on Water Connections (Gary Robertson, Roanoke County
and Kit Kiser, Roanoke)
H. RECESS: The Board of Supervisors will be in recess until 3:00 p.m. in the
Board Meeting Room.
I. ADJOURNMENT: Roanoke City Council
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I N T E R
MEMO
O F F I C E Clerk to the Board
To: Board of Supervisors, Elmer Hodge
From: Mary Allen `~-ha-
Subj: Joint Meeting with Roanoke City Council
Date: January 28, 2000
The first joint meeting with Roanoke City Council will be held:
Tuesday, February 8, 2000
12:00 noon
4~' Floor Training Room
Roanoke County Administration Center
If you have any items you would like added to the agenda, please let me or Mr.
Hodge know by the middle of next week. The agenda for the joint meeting will go
out with your regular agenda for the February 8 meeting.
Call me if you have any questions.
CC: Brenda Holton
MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
January 10, 2000
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SANDRA H. EAKIN
Deputy City Clerk
Mary H. Allen, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County
P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798
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Dear Ms.
The Members of the Roanoke City Council look forward to meeting with the Members of
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors on the following dates in the year 2000:
February 8 (12:00 noon) -County hosting
June 5 (12:15 p.m.) -City hosting
October 10 (12:00 noon) -County hosting
I look forward to working with you as we coordinate the meetings on behalf of our
respective governing bodies.
Sincerely,
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
I N T E R
MEMO
ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
O F F 1 C E CLERK'S OFFICE
TO: Spike Harrison
Bob Johnson
Joe McNamara
Fuzzy Minnix
Harry Nickens
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Brenda J. Holton
November 4, 1999
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JOINT MEETING WITH ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
It is Roanoke County's turn to host the first joint meeting of the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors -Roanoke City Council during 2000. Mr. Hodge and Clerk Mary Allen
have suggested we have a joint meeting at the first meeting in February which will be
Tuesday, February 8, at 12:15 p.m.
I talked with Roanoke City Clerk Mary Parker today, and she will put this date on the
City Council's calendar. She will let me know later the date that they want to host a
meeting during 2000.
If you know of any reason why this date is not acceptable, please let me know. I
realize that February, 2000 seems far off but wanted you to know that we have a meeting
date scheduled, and we are collecting items for the agenda.
cc: Elmer Hodge
Paul Mahoney