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Home My WebLink About12/3/2002 - Adopted Board RecordsA-120302-1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. r, - I AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: December 3, 2002 AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Department of Environmental Quality to sponsor a "Low Impact Development" Workshop. SUBMITTED BY: George W. Simpson, III, P.E. Assistant Director of Community Development APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge lely-- County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: In February of last year, the Department of Community Development submitted a grant request on behalf of Project Impact for the purpose of conducting a "Low Impact Development" workshop in the Roanoke Valley. The purpose of the workshop is to show that low impact development strategies, in combination with traditional stormwater management techniques, can benefit stormwater quality, reduce the effects of flooding, and enhance groundwater recharge. FISCAL IMPACT: The $10,000 grant from DEQ does not require any expenditure of County funds ALTERNATIVES: Alternative 1: Accept the grant and authorize the expenditures for the workshop. Alternative 2: Decline the grant and pursue other funding sources. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative 1. VOTE: Supervisor Church motion to approve staff recommendation. Motion Approved. cc: File George W. Simpson, III, Assistant Director, Community Development Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Yes No Abs Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Minnix ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ cc: File George W. Simpson, III, Assistant Director, Community Development Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002 ORDINANCE 120302-2 TO VACATE A 15' ACCESS EASEMENT ON LOT 8, AND TO RELEASE A RESERVATION FOR WATER STORAGE TANK ON A PUBLIC UTILITY LOT, CREATED BY SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR SECTION 8, FALLING CREEK ESTATES, IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 20, AND COMBINED INTO NEW LOT 8A (TAX MAP NO. 51-03- 2-9) IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGE 5, IN THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, by subdivision plat for Section 8, Falling Creek Estates, recorded in Plat Book 21, page 20, Falling Creek Development, L.C. (the Developer) created Lot 8 and an adjoining "Public Utility Lot Reserved for Water Storage Tank"; and, WHEREAS, a "15' Access Easement" was dedicated across Lot 8 for access to the public utility lot; and, WHEREAS, the water tank lot has been relocated to Lots 17 and 18, and the "Public Utility Lot" has been combined with Lot 8 to create New Lot 8A (Tax Map #51.03-2-9), by plat recorded in Plat Book 24, page 5; and, WHEREAS, Petitioner/Developer has requested that the 15' access easement be vacated and that the reservation of the public utility lot for water storage tank be released, to the extent that such reservation constitutes a restriction upon the property; and, WHEREAS, the public utility lot and the 15' access easement are no longer required and staff has no objection to the Petitioner's request; and, WHEREAS, '15.2-2272.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) requires that such action be accomplished by the adoption of an ordinance by the governing body; and, 1 WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by '15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), and the first reading of this ordinance was held on November 5, 2002; the public hearing was held on November 19, 2002; and second reading of this ordinance was held on December 3, 2002. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the existing "15' Access Easement" and the "Public Utility Lot Reserved for Water Storage Tank", as shown and created on the subdivision plat for Section 8, Falling Creek Estates, recorded in Plat Book 21, page 20, and further shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, be, and hereby are, vacated and released pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), subject to the conditions specified in this ordinance. 2. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioner, Falling Creek Development, L.C. 3. That the County Administrator, or an Assistant County Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall be on form approved by the County Attorney. 4. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with '15.2-2272.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). 2 On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Altizer, Church NAYS: None A COPY TES SQTE::� Diane S. Childers Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development Janet Scheid, Chief Planner William E. Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney 3 METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION. SHOWN ON THIS PLAT REPRESENT A COMPOSITE OF OF DEEDS, PLATS, AND CALCULATED INFORMATION AND DO NOT REFLECT AN ACCURATE BOUNDARY SURVEY. 100 LOQ" FOR €fir ,w TAV RESTRICTION TO BE RELEASED 15' A CCESS EA SEMEN T p. S' 2 F`3 TO BE VA CA TED E 1 "' ,.,;�'�.r'a ::•mss Pf m -04'1 6 W 125. 00' TODDSBURY /,,50' R/W ) 20' P• U.E DRI VE TAX MAP NO TAX, 51.03-02-09.00 SCALE MAP SHOWING VA CA TION OF 15' A CCESS EASEMENT AND RELEASE OF RESERVATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY LOT FOR WA TER S7TORA GE TANK PREPARED BY- ROANOKE COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT EXHIBIT A DATE: 10/30/02 �OT r 1�J rr Z `iii o O LOT 9 LOT 7 -- N -EW , SA 1.9 G !; 15' A CCESS EA SEMEN T p. S' 2 F`3 TO BE VA CA TED E 1 "' ,.,;�'�.r'a ::•mss Pf m -04'1 6 W 125. 00' TODDSBURY /,,50' R/W ) 20' P• U.E DRI VE TAX MAP NO TAX, 51.03-02-09.00 SCALE MAP SHOWING VA CA TION OF 15' A CCESS EASEMENT AND RELEASE OF RESERVATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY LOT FOR WA TER S7TORA GE TANK PREPARED BY- ROANOKE COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT EXHIBIT A DATE: 10/30/02 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002 RESOLUTION 120302-3 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 December 3, 2002 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 Items 1 through 4, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes - September 24 and November 19, 2002 2. Request to accept and appropriate donation in the amount of $1,518.02 from the FAB 5K Event 3. Request for appropriation of Technology Literacy Challenge Grant funds in the amount of $30,000 4. Request for appropriation of Learn and Serve Grant in the amount of $14,000 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 McNamara to adopt the Consent Resolution and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Altizer, Church NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: 1 I WIN I 1Diane S. Childers Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Eddie Ford, Parks Coordinator Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Jane James, Director of Technology Mrs. Jan McLeod, Principal, Roanoke County Career Center Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board 2 A -120302-3.a ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 17 — ,a 5 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: December 3, 2002 AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and appropriate donation in the amount of $1,518.02 from the FAB 5K event SUBMITTED BY: Eddie Ford, Parks Coordinator APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The FAB 5K race is held annually at Green Hill Park to provide a competitive running event and to raise funds for the improvement of Green Hill Park as an event venue. This year's race with 160 runners was held on August 24, 2002. It generated $1,518.02, which was presented to Parks, Recreation, and Tourism on October 30, 2002. The event sponsors have requested that these funds be used toward Green Hill Park's continuing development. In 2001, the Board of Supervisors established a Green Hill Park Improvement Fund to receive donations of this type. The current balance, including the above donation, is $3,788.55. Staff is currently developing a master plan for needed improvements to position Green Hill Park as a special events venue and working with outside organizations to raise capital. These funds will be held pending completion of that plan and then utilized to make phased improvements FISCAL IMPACT: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the FAB 5K race donation in the amount of $1,518.02. VOTE: Supervisor McNamara motion to approve staff recommendation. Motion approved. cc: File Eddie Ford, Parks Coordinator Pete Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Yes No Abs Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Minnix ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Eddie Ford, Parks Coordinator Pete Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer A -120302-3.b ACTION NO. ITEM NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: December 3, 2002 AGENDA ITEM: Request for Appropriation of Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Funds in the amount of $30,000 SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Jane James Director of Technology APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge E 4 County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Roanoke County Public Schools was recently awarded an extra grant from the state for the Technology Literacy Challenge Grant in the amount of $30,000. The funds may be used to replace or support instructional technology equipment. Staff recommended that the grant be used to cover a portion of a temporary technician's salary to assist with ongoing database upgrade projects until June 30, 2002. The remaining funds would be placed in the instructional equipment replacement budget to cover needed repairs or upgrades to classroom hardware. FISCAL IMPACT: None ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation of the $30,000 grant as follows: 871100-1160 Salaries — Temporary $11,000 871100-2100 FICA 850 871100-8602 Instructional Equipment 18,150 VOTE: Supervisor McNamara motion to approve staff recommendation. Motion approved. Dr. Jane James, Director of Technology Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board Yes No Abs Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Minnix ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Dr. Jane James, Director of Technology Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board A-120302-3. c ACTION NO. ITEM NO. t AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: December 3, 2002 AGENDA ITEM: Request for Appropriation of Learn and Serve Grant in the amount of $14,000 SUBMITTED BY: Mrs. Jan McLeod, Principal Roanoke County Career Center APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge e�') County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Family Service of Roanoke Valley offers the Teen Outreach Program to education for employment of students at RCCC with the support of the Learn and Serve Virginia K-12 grant. The Teen Outreach Program provides service learning experiences to students as well as guest speakers and other activities to reinforce the SOLs, strengthen critical thinking, and develop effective communication skills. The grant in the amount of $14,000 will purchase services from Family Service which will provide personnel to coordinate service learning placements, direct student activities, and allow for Roanoke County Schools staff to attend a conference for Teen Outreach Program planning and training. FISCAL IMPACT: None ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation of the Learn and Serve Virginia K-12 Grant to be utilized as stated. (Grant Award #02-03SFVA-K-12-80) VOTE: Supervisor McNamara motion to approve staff recommendation. Motion approved. cc: File Mrs. Jan McLeod, Principal, Roanoke County Career Center Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board Yes No Abs Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Minnix ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Mrs. Jan McLeod, Principal, Roanoke County Career Center Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board