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Home My WebLink About1/2/1986 - Regular Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24015 January 2, 1986 The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the Reorganizational Meeting for 1986. IN RE: PRELIMINARY MATTERS County Administrator, Elmer C. Hodge, Jr., served as Chairman, Pro Tempore. The invocation was given by Supervisor Nickens. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARD 1. Election of Officers a. Chairman - Chairman, Elmer C. Hodge, Pro Tempore, called for nominations for the position of Chairman. Supervisor Johnson nominated Supervisor Brittle for Chairman. There were no further nominations. Supervisor Nickens moved that Supervisor Brittle be selected Chairman by acclamation. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Nickens, McGraw, Johnson, and Brittle NAYS: None Supervisor Brittle thanked the other Board members for electing him to the position of Chairman. Supervisor Brittle presented a list of goals and objectives for 1986 to the staff and press present at the Board meeting. A copy of these goals and objectives are included in the packet of the Deputy Clerk. ~~, ~~ January 2, 1986 b. Vice-Chairman - Chairman Brittle called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman. Supervisor Garrett nominated Supervisor Johnson to this position. Supervisor Nickens moved that Supervisor Johnson be elected to the position of Vice-Chairman by acclamation. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Nickens, McGraw, Johnson, and Brittle NAYS: None 2. Length of Term of Chairman and Vice-Chairman - Supervisor Johnson moved that the terms for the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman be one (1) year. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 3. Adoption of By-laws and Rules of Order 4. Schedule of Board Meetings for 1986 -Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the prepared resolution providing for the adoption of by-laws a nd rules of order and the schedule of 1986 Board of Supervisors meetings. RESOLUTION 1-2-86-1 ESTABLISHING A MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1986 AND ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR SUCH MEETING BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That for calendar year 1986 the regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Roanoke County Administration Center on Brambleton Avenue, S.W., Roanoke County, Virginia. The first meeting of each month shall commence at 3:00 o'clock p.m. The second meeting of each month shall commence at 3:00 o'clock p .m.; provided, however that all public hearings shall be scheduled for this meeting and that said public hearings shall commence at 7:00 o'clock p.m.; and January 2, 1986 389 2. That the rules of parliamentary procedure for the conduct of all Board meetings shall be Robert's Rules of Order; provided, however, these rules are amended as follows: - that a second to a motion shall be required in order to consider that motion; - that the chairman may make motions, second motions, participate in debate and vote on all matters considered by the Board. On motion of Supervisor Garrett and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Nickens, McGraw, Johnson, and Brittle NAYS: None 5. Calendar of Holidays for 1986 - County Administrator, Elmer C. Hodge, recommended two changes to the list of holidays presented by the Roanoke County Department of Personnel. He recommended that Election Day (Tuesday, November 11, 1986) be eliminated and that the day after Christmas (Friday, December 26, 1986) and the day after New Year's Day (Friday, January 2, 1987) be added as holidays. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the holiday schedule for 1986 with the recommendations of the County Administrator. Supervisor Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Nickens, McGraw, Johnson, and Brittle NAYS: None The Holidays established for 1986 will be as follows: Year's Day Jackson-King Day ge Washington Day Trial Day ndependence Day r Day olumbus Day hanksgiving Day y after Thanksgiving hristmas Day v after Christmas January 1 (Wednesday, January 1, 1986) 3rd Ntonday-January (January 20, 1986) 3rd Monday-February (February 17, 1986) Last Monday-May (May 26, 1986) July 4 (Friday, July 4, 1986) 1st Monday-September (September 1, 1986) 2nd Monday-October (October 13, 1986) 4th Thursday-Novanber (November 27, 1986) Day after 4th Thursday-November (Friday November 28, 1986) December 25 (Thursday, December 25, 1986) Decgnber 26 (Friday, December 26, 1986) The Board also elected to provide the day after New Year's (Friday, January 2, 1987) as a holiday. 9 ® January 2, 1986 6. County Board Memberships on Various Committees, Commissions, and Boards - The following Supervisors will serve o the listed committees, commissions, and boards: Supervisor Garrett - Audit Committee; Social Services; Airport Advisory Committee; and liaison to the Commissioner of Revenue. Supervisor Johnson - Fifth Planning District Commission; Audit Committee; Clean Valley Committee; and liaison to the Clerk of Circuit Court. Supervisor McGraw - Cablevision Committee; Volunteer Chiefs and Rescue Captains; Bid Committee; and liaison to the Treasurer of Roanoke County. Supervisor Nickens - Cablevision Committee; Transportation and Safety Commission; E911 Committee; Roanoke River Project; and liaison to the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department. Chairman Brittle - State Emergency Services Committee; Western Virginia Development Corporation; Regional Partnership; Fifth Planning District Commission; and liaison to the Commonwealth Attorney. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS 1. Channelization of Roanoke River - John Hubbard, Superintendent of the Department of Public Facilities, presented a report with an attached map to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bill Clark from Roanoke City was also present to answer any questions. Supervisor McGraw moved to approve the prepared resolution. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens. RESOLUTION 1-2-86-3 IN SUPPORT OF THE CHANNELIZATION OF THE ROANOKE RIVER WHEREAS, the recent flood and the threat of future ones is a most serious issue for the Roanoke Valley; and January 2, 1986 WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke has renewed its interest 1 in the channelization of the river, and the County of Roanoke has initiated a plea for federal assistance for control of the tributaries; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley must begin immediately because of the long lead time required for engineering studies, funding, and subsequent construction. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Roanoke County does hereby support the City of Roanoke in the channelization of the ten miles of the Roanoke River that lie within the boundaries of the City of Roanoke and County; and 2. That Roanoke County supports the channelization of 1 the remaining six miles of the Roanoke River that lie within the boundaries of the City of Salem and Roanoke County. This support is based upon the completion of engineering studies and more definite cost estimates. Based upon the 1982 cost estimates and policies the County's reserves the right to reconsider its position on this matter if local share costs or requirements substantially increase. On motion of Supervisor McGraw, seconded by Supervisor Johnson, and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Garrett, Nickens, McGraw, Johnson, and Brittle NAYS: None Supervisor Johnson requested that the Board consider a 1 work shop to help the new Board members on current issues and any other matters on which the new Supervisors need to be advised. Supervisor Johnson suggested that this workshop be held while the Board is in Richmond lobbying for the Charter. Supervisor Brittle wished to invite the media and to also make the invitation public to the media in Richmond. i ~ ~ ~, January 2, 1986 A concern was expressed that meeting in Richmond would not be convenient for the Roanoke media. Supervisor Garrett suggested a meeting when the legislators are next in Roanoke. Mr. Hodge, County Administrator, reported that he will present a list of alternative meeting dates to the Supervisors at the January 14, 1986, Board meeting. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT Chairman Brittle adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. ,~~..., t l . (~;, ~t 1 Chairman 1 1 1