HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/10/2001 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001
RESOLUTION 071001-1 OF ROANOKE COUNTY'S SUPPORT FOR
THE PRESERVATION OF READ MOUNTAIN AND THE EFFORTS OF
THE READ MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE
WHEREAS, a group of property owners and interested citizens have initiated
efforts to enhance and preserve Read Mountain; and,
WHEREAS, the mountains and ridge lines in Roanoke County are a unique and
vital resource of scenic, natural and economic value; and,
WHEREAS, goals, objectives and recommendations of the Roanoke County
Community Plan include preserving the natural resources of the County including ridge
line protection measures; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Community Plan also recommends allowing
the transfer of densities from higher elevations to lower elevations to allow full
development rights; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County staff shall assist the Read Mountain Alliance
with technical expertise, legislative assistance and grant applications; and,
WHEREAS, the acquisition of conservation easements and/or real property on
Read Mountain through non -County funds would be the cornerstone for the
preservation of Read Mountain as a natural asset for all citizens of the Roanoke Valley
to enjoy at no expense to Roanoke County taxpayers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, supports the following.
1. That Roanoke County has an interest in the preservation of Read
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Mountain.
2. That Roanoke County shall work in concert with property owners and
citizens to achieve these goals.
3. That the efforts to preserve Read Mountain should include the acquisition
of conservation easements or real property where appropriate.
4. That Roanoke County supports the efforts of the Read Mountain Alliance
to preserve the mountaintop areas of Read Mountain.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Senior Planner
Ron Crawford
Liz Belcher, Greenway 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, JULY 10, 2001
RESOLUTION 071001-2 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:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for July 10,
2001, designated as Item I - 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. Confirmation of committee appointments to the Roanoke Valley Regional
Cable Television Committee and the Roanoke County Cable Television
Committee.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required by
law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item
pursuant to this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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ACTION NO. A -071001-2.a
ITEM NUMBER i
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of Committee Appointment to the Roanoke Valley
Regional Cable Television Committee and the Roanoke County
Television Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
At the June 26, 2001 meeting, the following nominations were made.
1. Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee
Supervisor Nickens nominated James Dickey to serve another three-year term
which will expire June 30, 2004,
2. Roanoke County Cable Television Committee
Supervisor Nickens nominated James Dickey to serve another three-year term
which will expire June 13, 2004.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the above appointments be confirmed.
Submitted by:
Mary H. Allen CMC
Clerk to the Board
Approved by,
Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved ) Motion by: Harry C. Nickens to Church _ x
Denied () approve Johnson _ x
Received () McNamara_ x
Referred O Minnix _ x
To () Nickens _ x
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Roanoke County Cable Television Committee File
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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 JULY 10, 2001
RESOLUTION 071001-3 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 2.1-344.1 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 members 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 Minnix to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Closed Meeting File