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Home My WebLink About1/10/2006 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 RESOLUTION 011006-1 ESTABLISHING A MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That for calendar year 2006, the regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, are set forth below with public hearings scheduled for 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise advertised. Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 3 pm Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 3 pm and 7 pm 2. That the organizational meeting for 2007 shall be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: LL&- VLJ �. J�L'n) Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Paul Mahoney, County Attorney 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 RESOLUTION 011006-2 OF APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL W. ALTIZER FOR HIS SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN 2005 WHEREAS, Michael W. Altizer served as Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors during 2005; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Altizer's term as Chairman, the following noteworthy achievements took place: ➢ Investments by both new and existing businesses in Roanoke County totaled more than $22.3 million and resulted in the creation of approximately 450 new jobs; and ➢ As part of this growth in economic development, Tecton Products, LLC, became the second high-tech company to locate in the Center for Research and Technology with an initial investment of $6.5 million and the creation of nearly 60 high paying jobs; and ➢ ITT Night Vision also contributed to Roanoke County's economic development success with their announcement of a $50 million expansion and the creation of 250 new jobs; and ➢ The Explore Park District zoning was amended to allow for the proposed development of a family destination attraction that will provide growth opportunities for the entire Roanoke Valley; and ➢ The Mount Pleasant community has been selected as the site for a links -style golf course that will embrace the natural terrain and focus on preservation of the environment and habitats; and ➢ Ground was broken for a new Public Safety Center which will house the Fire and Rescue, Police, and Information Technology Departments, as well as the Emergency Operations and Dispatch Centers; and ➢ A revised Community Plan was adopted which will provide direction in decision making concerning land development, public services, and resource protection; and ➢ The creation of a joint funding method for the County and Schools capital improvement programs was developed and adopted, ensuring that future capital needs will be met; and ➢ A mutual aid agreement between Roanoke County and Roanoke City was approved, thereby allowing for backup fire and rescue services at the Hollins and Mount Pleasant fire stations; and ➢ The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority was formed with representation by the four participating jurisdictions of Roanoke, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties and the City of Salem; and ➢ Roanoke County received the Digital Counties Award for the second consecutive year; and ➢ Roanoke County Schools were named a Gold Medal School District Winner by Expansion Management Magazine for the fourth consecutive year; and WHEREAS, Chairman Altizer demonstrated his vision for the future by organizing a group of local government leaders to examine regional cooperative initiatives that will focus on tourism and sports marketing opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby extend its deepest appreciation to MICHAEL W. ALTIZER for his service as Chairman during 2005, for his diligent efforts in representing the citizens of Roanoke County, and for his efforts to further regional initiatives in the Roanoke Valley. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Flora, Wray NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor Altizer A COPY TESTE: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Resolutions of Appreciation File 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 RESOLUTION 011006-3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K - 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 January 10, 2006, designated as Item K - 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. Request from the schools to appropriate dual enrollment funds in the amount of $37,511.63 2. Confirmation of Board member appointments to committees, commissions and boards for 2006 3. Request from the Sheriff's Office to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $10,433 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for a criminal justice record system improvement program 4. Request from the Police Department to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $38,494 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Violent Crimes Against Women Unit 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 Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Lange, Deputy Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board Rebecca Owens Sherrill Gerald Holt Chief Ray Lavinder Lt. David McMillan, Police Grant Coordinator 2 ACTION NO. A -011006-3.b ITEM NO. K-2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: January 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of Board member appointments to committees, commissions and boards for 2006 SUBMITTED BY: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Attached is a list of current Board Member committee assignments. The Board has indicated that they do not wish to make any changes to these appointments, with the exception of the appointments which are specific to the Chair and Vice -Chair. The Chair and Vice -Chair appointments are indicated on Attachment A and these positions will remain with the respective officeholders as determined at the 2006 Organizational Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the 2006 committee assignments as outlined above. VOTE: Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation Motion Approved cc: File Yes No Abs Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Wray ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Roanoke County Board of Supervisors 2006 Committee Appointments Committee Assignment lRepresenting ITerm IlExpiration Michael A. Wray, Chair Fifth Planning District Regional Alliance:,, None Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnerships„ , ,.,None q4-years Virginia Association of Counties Liaison �' None Social Services Advisory Board Board 6/30/2007 Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Board 3 -years 6/30/2007 Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Metropolitan Planning Organization (Alternate) Board 3 -years 7/1/2008 Joseph P. McNamara, Vice -Chair Virginia Association of Counties Legislative ContactNone Audit Committee Board None Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Board 3 -years 6/30/2008 School Construction Committee Board None Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Metropolitan Planning Organization Board 3- ears 7/1/2008 Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority 113oard 11- ear 12/31/2006 Michael W. Altizer Audit Committee Board None Roanoke County Cable Television Committee Board None Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Water Supply Policy Committee Board None Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee Board one Western Virginia Water Authority Board i2 -years; 3/2/2006 Joseph B. Church Roanoke County Cable Television Committee Catawba District None Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (Alternate) Board 14 -years 7/1/2006 Richard C. Flora Total Action Against Poverty Board of Directors (Ms. Elizabeth Stokes serves as his designee) Board 2 -years 5/5/2006 Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Metropolitan Planning Organization Board 3 -years 7/1/2008 Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority Board 4 -years 7/1/2006 School Construction Committee (Chairman in his capacity as Director of Operations for Schools) Schools None Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority (Alternate) Board 1- ear 12/31/2006 ACTION NO. A -011006-3.c ITEM NO. K-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: January 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Sheriff's Office to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $10,433 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for a criminal justice record system improvement program SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Gerald S. Holt Sheriff Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Sheriffs Office has received approval for a grant, which provides continued funds from the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for a criminal justice records system improvement program. This program will provide funds to purchase equipment that will further upgrade or replace the current jail management system. The grant was approved by letter on December 13, 2005, and is for a twelve month -period from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. Matching funds are available in the Sheriffs Office budget. The grant is in the amount of $10,433 in federal funds and $3,478 local cash match for a total of $13,911. No additional funding from the Board of Supervisors is required. ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance and appropriation of the awarded funds. VOTE: Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation Motion Approved cc: File Sherriff Gerald Holt Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance 04 Yes No Abs Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Wray ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Sherriff Gerald Holt Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance 04 ACTION NO. A011006 -3.d ITEM NO. K-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: January 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Police Department to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $38,494 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Violent Crimes Against Women Unit SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: James R. Lavinder Chief of Police Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Violent Crimes Against Women Unit consists of a full-time detective who is dedicated to investigating crimes of violence perpetrated against women. The Violent Crimes Against Women Unit has been in existence since 1997, and has been supported by this grant since its inception. The major areas of investigation are domestic assault, sexual assaults, stalking, threats, and rape. This is a two year grant cycle that begins on January 1, 2006, and ends on December 31, 2006. It then automatically starts again for the calendar year 2007. FISCAL IMPACT: This grant requires a local match of $23,923, which will be provided from existing Police Department funds. ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance and appropriation of the Department of Criminal Justice Services grant in the amount of $38,494. VOTE: Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation Motion Approved cc: File Chief Ray Lavinder Lt. David McMillan, Police Grant Coordinator Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance 6 Yes No Abs Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Wray ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Chief Ray Lavinder Lt. David McMillan, Police Grant Coordinator Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance 6 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 RESOLUTION 011006-4 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 2.2-3712 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 Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None A OPY TESTE: &I? LO j & Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006 RESOLUTION 012406-1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO DONALD W. GILLISPIE, FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Donald W. Gillispie was first employed on December 10, 1990, by the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department as a Battalion Chief for Fire Prevention, and also served as Division Chief for Support and Community Service; and WHEREAS, Chief Gillispie retired from Roanoke County as Battalion Chief for Fire and Rescue Operations, on January 1, 2006, after fifteen years and one month of service; and WHEREAS, prior to joining the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department, Chief Gillispie also served as a volunteer firefighter in Blackstone, Virginia, and as a member of the Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Company in Roanoke County for eighteen years; and WHEREAS, during his volunteer service in Roanoke County, Chief Gillispie assisted in the development of the Roanoke Valley Fire/EMS Training Center and the Volunteer Length of Service Awards Program, as well as serving on the committee that revised and adopted the Roanoke County Fire Prevention Code; and WHEREAS, Chief Gillispie also served on the Roanoke County Fire Chiefs Board and as a member of the Virginia State Fire Firefighters Association and the State Fire Chiefs Association; and WHEREAS, Chief Gillispie, through his employment with Roanoke County and his many years of volunteer service, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens. 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 DONALD W. GILLISPIE 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 Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Resolutions of Appreciation File 2