HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/24/2006 - 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 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:
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Resolutions of Appreciation File
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ACTION NO. A-012406-2
ITEM NO. E-1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Request for authorization to execute a performance agreement
between the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County
Economic Development Authority, and Cox Communications,
Inc.
SUBMITTED BY: Douglas Chittum
Economic Development Director
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Cox Communications Inc., a Fortune 500 company and the nation's third-largest cable
television provider, is a multi -service broadband communications company with
approximately 6.7 million total customers, including approximately 6.3 million basic cable
subscribers. The corporation employs approximately 23,000. After extensive analysis of
future facility requirements, the corporation has determined that the Roanoke County
center needs to expand and renovate on its current site.
Cox Communications Roanoke has agreed to construct a building expansion of
approximately 27,000 square feet and to renovate the existing facility on their property
located on Fallowater Lane in Roanoke County. The estimated investment of building
construction and purchase of equipment is in excess of $5 million. After expansion,
company officials have agreed to create employment opportunities and raise the workforce
total to 240 full-time positions by 2010.
Therefore, a three party performance agreement has been negotiated between Roanoke
County, Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and Cox Communications,
Inc. This agreement will promote and encourage the expansion of this important existing
business and provide increased employment and corporate investment in Roanoke.
The agreement allows for an economic development grant in an amount equal to three
years of new local tax revenue to be reimbursed to the company after the expansion is
completed. New local tax revenue is defined as new real estate and Business Professional
Occupational License (BPOL) taxes generated annually by the project, not to exceed to
$100,000. If the company generates less than the estimated new local tax revenue, then
the actual grant for that year shall be less. The three year period will commence on
January 1, 2007.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Per the performance agreement, the grant will be calculated as a reimbursement based on
new tax revenues; therefore, the financial impact will be in the form of foregone revenue.
No new funding is needed for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends authorizing the execution of a performance agreement between the
County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and Cox
Communications Roanoke.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Doug Chittum, Director, Economic Development
Economic Development Authority
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
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Doug Chittum, Director, Economic Development
Economic Development Authority
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
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ACTION NO. A-012406-3
ITEM NO. E-2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Request for authorization to execute a performance agreement
between the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County
Economic Development Authority, and ITT Industries Night
Vision Division
SUBMITTED BY: Douglas Chittum
Economic Development Director
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
ITT Industries, the world's leading developer, producer and supplier of night vision goggles
and technology, was awarded a multi-million dollar contract of facilitization funding from the
Army Contracting Agency of White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The purpose of
the award is for the renovation and expansion of its Roanoke County facility on Plantation
Road in order to position the company to increase its production capacity and be more
competitive internationally. Recently, the company has successfully competed for and
been the recipient of a $160 million contract for Monocular Night Vision Devices (MNVDs)
and a $10 million contract award from the U.S. Army Research, Development and
Engineering Command Acquisition Center for production of the first sensor fusion goggle -
the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG).
ITT Industries Night Vision Division (ITTNV) has agreed to a renovation of approximately
60,000 square feet and to construct a building expansion of 19,000 square feet at its
existing Roanoke County facility. The estimated investment of building construction and
purchase of equipment is $51,755,000. During the expansion and renovation process,
company officials have approved the creation of 250 new job positions. It is significant to
note that 50 of these positions will be management with an average salary of $50,000.
This is significantly higher than Roanoke County's prevailing average wage of $30,378.
The expansion/renovation will also positively impact 11 other Virginia businesses who are
suppliers to ITTNV, of which 9 are located in the Roanoke region. The Night Vision
Division has been a long standing Roanoke County business partner since 1958 and has
impacted the region with its research and development, recruitment of human talent, the
creation of spin-off companies in the region, and its highly skilled workforce of over 1,100.
The company has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the Governor's Opportunity Fund,
which requires a local match by Roanoke County, and a $150,000 training grant from the
Virginia Division of Business Assistance Workforce Services Program, which will provide
training assistance for the new employees. The $700,000 local match will be in the form of
an economic development grant which will be administered by the Roanoke County
Economic Development Authority. This grant is equal to four years of new tax revenue
generated by this expansion/renovation project and shall begin in fiscal year 2007. The
grant will not exceed $700,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Per the performance agreement, the grant will be calculated as a reimbursement based on
new local tax revenues over a four-year period; therefore, the financial impact will be in the
form of foregone revenue. No new funding is needed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends authorizing the execution of a performance agreement between the
County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and ITT
Industries Night Vision Division.
VOTE:
Supervisor Flora motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Doug Chittum, Director, Economic Development
Economic Development Authority
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
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Doug Chittum, Director, Economic Development
Economic Development Authority
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
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ACTION NO. A-012406-4
ITEM NO. E-3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Request for authorization to execute a performance agreement
between the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County
Economic Development Authority, and the Mennel Milling
Company of Virginia
SUBMITTED BY: Jill Loope
Assistant Director of Economic Development
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Mennel Milling Company has milled wheat into specialty flours for more than 120
years. They have been an important contributor toward the Roanoke regional economy for
decades, and their presence in Roanoke has played a critical role in Virginia agribusiness —
approximately one-third of the entire wheat production in the state of Virginia is purchased
by Mennel and their customer base includes Maple Leaf Foods, Nestle, and Hershey, just
to name a few.
After extensive analysis of rail served sites in Virginia and surrounding states, Mennel has
decided to construct a 73,480 square foot state-of-the-art flour mill on 26.96 acres off
Benois Road and Commonwealth Drive in Roanoke County. The new mill will more than
double the capacity of the current mill. Mennel is planning a $30.8 million investment in
state-of-the-art equipment and a new modern facility to move the company's manufacturing
operation to Roanoke County from the City of Roanoke. The company is moving because
its current location is where Roanoke City is planning a Biomedical Park for downtown.
The decision to remain in Virginia results in 33 jobs retained for the Roanoke region.
Virginia successfully competed against Ohio and Tennessee for the project.
Therefore, a three party performance agreement has been negotiated between Roanoke
County, Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and Mennel Milling. This
agreement will promote and encourage the expansion and retention of this important
company and provide increased employment and corporate investment in Roanoke.
The agreement allows for an economic development grant in an amount equal to three
years of new local tax revenue to be reimbursed to the company after the new facility is
built. New local tax revenue is defined as new real estate and Machinery and Tools taxes
generated annually by the project, not to exceed $900,000 in total. This is consistent with
the County's Public Private Partnership Policy. If the company generates less than the
estimated new local tax revenue, then the actual grant for that year shall be less. The
three-year period will commence on January 1, 2008.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Per the performance agreement, the grant will be calculated as a reimbursement based on
new tax revenues generated by the project; therefore, the fiscal impact will be in the form of
foregone revenue. No new funding is needed for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends authorizing the execution of a performance agreement between the
County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and The
Mennel Milling Company.
VOTE:
Supervisor Wray motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
cc: File
Doug Chittum, Director, Economic Development
Economic Development Authority
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
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Mr. Wray
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Doug Chittum, Director, Economic Development
Economic Development Authority
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
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ACTION NO. A-012406-5
ITEM NO. E-4
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AT A REGULAR MEETINGOF THE
ROANOARD OF KE COUNTY ADMINIOSTRATIONS OF OCENDER
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Update on VML/VACo/APCO Steering Committee and request
to appropriate funds in the amount of $2,203 for assessment
for APCo negotiations
SUBMITTED BY: Anne Marie Green
Director of General Services
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Roanoke County and Roanoke County Schools are members of the VML/VACo Steering
committee, which consists of local government officials within the Appalachian Power Co.
(APCo) service area. The committee was established to negotiate reduced electric service
charges with APCo for the local governments. Prior to the formation of this committee, the
localities negotiated individual contracts with APCo, which required the localities to hire
consultants and attorneys during the process.
Issues currently being monitored by the negotiating committee include:
Request by APCo to increase its 2006 fuel factor. The State Corporation Commission
(SCC) has conducted hearings on this matter and found no fault with APCo's reasons
for the increase. The Committee expects that the SCC will approve this increase
shortly.
Assisting with renewal of the current contract with APCo, which is set to expire in 2007.
APCo is applying for an increase in its rates for incremental cost for transmission and
distribution system reliability and state and federal environmental requirements. This
case should be heard in February, and the SCC staff and the Negotiating Committee
have filed objections to this increase, which would add approximately 9% to consumer
bills.
The General Assembly's Electric Utility Restructuring Commission (EURC) met in
January, and the Negotiating Committee's counsel attended the session. Capped
electric rates are scheduled to end in 2010, at which time it is anticipated that effective
competition will be operating in the state. However, based on experience in other areas
of the country, even if well functioning wholesale and retail markets exist by that time,
there may be significant price increases to consumers. If these markets are not fully
functioning, the situation may be aggravated, increasing prices to consumers even
further. The Negotiating Committee and
and the�ocal governing bodies
monitor this situation
and will be prepared with recommendations for the SCC
as the time grows closer.
There have been no assessments since May 2003. Since that time, the Committee has
provided the following services to the localities:
• Negotiated contracts with APCo for extension of current rates through June 30, 2007.
Represented the localities in American Electric Power's corporate separation from
APCo.
Participated in APCo's application to join a regional transmission authority.
Supported an amendment in the 2004 General Assembly permitting local governments
to represent their citizens if and when "retail choice" becomes an actuality.
Participated in various other proceedings in the SCC including determination of the
methodology for calculating a utility's wire charges.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The current assessment from the committee, which is based on kilowatt hours used, is
$250,000, and Roanoke County's share
the Cois unt is responsible ased on for $2,203. e, the These funds
noke County
schools are responsible for $8,418, a County
are available in the Board Contingency Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the payment of $2,203 to the VMWACo AEP Steering committee from the
Board Contingency Fund.
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2. Negotiate separately with APCo. The h �robabiy n excess of the asseswould have to employ a smentt fhom
would also require an expenditure funds, p
the Steering Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative 1.
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VOTE:
Supervisor McNamara motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
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Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
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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, JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - 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
24, 2006, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 6, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — December 20, 2005 and January 10, 2006
2. Resolutions of appreciation upon the retirements of the following individuals:
(a) James F. Hicks, Sheriff's Office, after twenty-three years of service
(b) Eugene W. Caton, III, Real Estate Valuation, after sixteen years of service
3. Request to accept the donation of anew 5 foot wide drainage easement across
property of Harold L. Barrett and Lynn B. Barrett, Lot 27A, Section 1,
Northbrooke Subdivision, Hollins Magisterial District
4. Request to accept the donation of a new 7.5 foot wide drainage easement
across property of David T. Mann and Melissa B. Mann, Lot 1, Section 1,
Northbrooke Subdivision, Hollins Magisterial District
5. Request from the schools to accept and appropriate funds totaling $7,338.23 for
grants and reimbursements
6. Resolution approving the sublease and co -location by NEXTEL WIP Lease Corp
on the NTELOS owned tower located at the Hollins Fire Station at 7401 Barrens
Road, Hollins Magisterial District
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:L4 n A
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent
Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board
Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services
Rick Burch, Chief, Fire & Rescue
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
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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, JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-6.a EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO JAMES F.
HICKS, JR., SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER
TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, James F. Hicks, Jr., was first employed on October 16, 1982, by the
Roanoke County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff and retired from Roanoke County on
January 1, 2006, after twenty-three years and three months of service; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hicks received his first promotion to the rank of Deputy
Sheriff Corporal on January 1, 1985, was subsequently promoted to the rank of Deputy
Sheriff Sergeant on April 19, 1986, and achieved the rank of Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant on
December 23, 1999, and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hicks made many significant contributions to the Roanoke
County Sheriffs Office through his leadership ability; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hicks, through his employment with Roanoke County, 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 JAMES F. HICKS, JR. for more than twenty-three 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 Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Resolutions of Appreciation 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, JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-6.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO EUGENE W.
CATON, III, REAL ESTATE VALUATION DEPARTMENT, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Eugene W. Caton, III, was first employed on December 18, 1989, by
the Roanoke County Real Estate Valuation Department as a real estate appraiser; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Caton retired from Roanoke County on January 1, 2006, after
sixteen years of service and achieving the position of Senior Appraiser; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Caton has been a dedicated employee who maintained a high level
of integrity in his dealings with County citizens and fellow employees during his tenure with
the Real Estate Valuation Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Caton has been a member of the Virginia Association of Assessing
Officers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Caton, through his employment with Roanoke County, 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 EUGENE W. CATON, III, for sixteen 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 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
Resolutions of Appreciation File
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ACTION NO. A -012406-6.c
ITEM NO. J-3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept the donation of a new 5 foot width drainage
easement across property of Harold L. Barrett and Lynn B.
Barrett, Lot 27A, Section 1, Northbrooke Subdivision, Hollins
Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Joseph B. Obenshain
Senior Assistant County Attorney
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
This consent agenda item involves acceptance of the following easement conveyed to the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for a 5 foot width drainage easement along
Townsend Road in the "Northbrooke" subdivision, Hollins Magisterial District:
Donation by Harold L. Barrett and Lynn B. Barrett of a 5 foot width drainage
easement across property located at the intersection of Townsend Road and
Pettit Avenue in the Hollins Magisterial District. The location of said
easement is shown on a plat entitled "Plat Showing New 5.0' Drainage
Easement Being Granted to County of Roanoke, Virginia, by HAROLD L. &
LYNN B. BARRETT, located on Lot 27A, Section 1, "Northbrooke" (P.B. 22,
Pg. 47), Hollins Magisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia" dated
December 5, 2005, prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C.
The location and dimensions of this easement have been reviewed and approved by the
County's engineering staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of this easement.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
cc: File
Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
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Mr. Altizer
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Mr. Flora
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Mr. Wray
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Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
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ACTION NO. A -012406-6.d
ITEM NO. J-4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept the donation of a new 7.5 foot width
drainage easement across property of David T. Mann &
Melissa B. Mann, Lot 1, Section 1, Northbrooke Subdivision,
Hollins Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Joseph B. Obenshain
Senior Assistant County Attorney
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
This consent agenda item involves acceptance of the following easement conveyed to the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for a 7.5 foot width drainage easement along
Townsend Road in the "Northbrooke" subdivision, Hollins Magisterial District:
Donation by David T. Mann & Melissa B. Mann of a 7.5 foot width drainage
easement across property located at the intersection of Townsend Road and
Pettit Avenue in the Hollins Magisterial District. The location of said
easement is shown on a plat entitled "Plat Showing New 7.5' Drainage
Easement Being Granted to County of Roanoke, Virginia, by DAVID T.
MANN & MELISSA B. MANN located on Lot 1, Section 1, "Northbrooke"
(P.B. 20, Pg. 201), Hollins Magisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia"
dated September 21, 2005, prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C.
The location and dimensions of this easement have been reviewed and approved by the
County's engineering staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of this easement.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
cc: File
Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
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ACTION NO. A -012406-6.e
ITEM NO. J-5
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Request from the schools to accept and appropriate funds
totaling $7,338.23 for grants and reimbursements
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Roanoke County Schools requests that the Board accept and appropriate the following
grants and reimbursements:
Annual Carl Perkins entitlement in the amount of $2,772.68 from the State Department
of Education for career and technical education. This will be a supplement to the
entitlement from funds unexpended by other school divisions during the 2004-2005
school year. These funds should be appropriated to the career and technical education
budget.
2. Reimbursement in the amount of $2,065.55, authorized by the 2005 session of the
Virginia General Assembly, to reimburse students and the school system for the cost of
student industry certification testing. These funds should be appropriated to the career
and technical education budget for subsequent reimbursement to the appropriate
schools.
3. Grant funds in the amount of $2,500 from the Allstate Foundation to be used to support
a parent education initiative for the school system's driver's education program. The
purpose of the program is to develop and improve safe driving habits for teen drivers,
with the goal being to present one parent meeting in each of the five high schools by
mid-March 2006. These funds should be appropriated to the driver education budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The career and technical education budget will be increased by a total of $4,838.23; the
driver education budget will be increased by $2,500.
ALTERNATIVES:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance and appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,338.23
as outlined above.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Dr. Linda Weber,
Brenda Chastain,
Rebecca Owens,
School Superintendent
Clerk, School Board
Director, Finance
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Mr. McNamara
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Mr. Church
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Mr. Altizer
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Mr. Flora
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Mr. Wray
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Dr. Linda Weber,
Brenda Chastain,
Rebecca Owens,
School Superintendent
Clerk, School Board
Director, Finance
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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, JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-6.f APPROVING THE SUBLEASE AND CO -
LOCATION BY NEXTEL WIP LEASE CORP. ON THE NTELOS OWNED
TOWER LOCATED AT THE HOLLINS FIRE STATION AT 7401
BARRENS ROAD, HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 102604-7 Roanoke County authorized the execution
of an option and lease agreement with Virginia PCS Alliance, L.C., d/b/a/ NTELOS, for a
3,400 square foot tower site to be located on property owned by Roanoke County at the
Hollins Fire Station on Barrens Road in the Hollins Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 14 of the Option and Lease Agreement provides that
NTELOS must receive consent from Roanoke County to sublease the tower; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement also provides that 20% of the rental received by
NTELOS for any such sublease shall be paid to Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board hereby approves the NTELOS request to sublease to NEXTEL
WIP lease corporation space on the NTELOS owned tower located at the Hollins Fire
Station at 7401 Barrens Road, Roanoke County, Virginia; and
2. That NTELOS shall pay Roanoke County 20% of any rents paid to NTELOS
by NEXTEL WIP Lease Corporation; said payments to be placed in the County Building
Repair Account pursuant to Ordinance 102504-7.
3. That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as are necessary to
accomplish this transaction, all of which shall be upon form and subject to the conditions
approved by the County Attorney.
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:
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Rick Burch, Chief, Fire & Rescue
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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, JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-7 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 Wray 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
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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, JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-8 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAVE SPRING
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE GROUP
AA CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in
Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship, and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, the Cave Spring Knights Volleyball Team won the State Group AA
Championship on November 12, 2005, and finished the season with an overall record of 26
wins and 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, the Knights have compiled a four-year record of 107 wins and 6 losses
and have not lost a district match in four years; and
WHEREAS, the Knights are the first team in the Virginia High School League to
compete in the state championship final for four consecutive years and won three
championship titles; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the accomplishments of the team, various team members
achieved individual honors with All -State First Team places awarded to Team Captains
Lauren Clary and Stacey Craighead who was also named Group AA Player of the Year for
the District, Region, and State; and
WHEREAS, the Knights are coached by Head Coach Tamalyn Tanis, who was
named State Group AA Coach of the Year by the Virginia High School Coaches
Association in addition to being named Coach of the Year for the River Ridge District and
Region III, and Assistant Coaches Mark Tanis and Mike Wiegand.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to the members of the
CAVE SPRING KNIGHTS VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Lauren Bosche, Lauren Clary, Stacey
Craighead, Tina Crawford, Katherine Jetton, Laura Jones, Jessica Lancaster, Kelsey
Largen, Caitlyn Long, Allyson Paone, Andrea Thornton, Maggie Wagner, Erica Wiegand,
and Taylor Yarber for their athletic ability, their commitment, and their team spirit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best wishes
to the members of the team, the coaches, and the school in their future endeavors.
On motion of Supervisor Wray to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE: /
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Resolutions of Appreciation 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 JANUARY 24, 2006
RESOLUTION 012406-9 REQUESTING APPROVAL AND ADOPTION
OF THE SECONDARY ROADS SYSTEM SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2012 AND APPROVAL OF THE
ALLOCATION OF SECONDARY ROAD FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-2007
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 24, 2006 to receive comments
for the adoption of the Roanoke County Secondary Roads System Six -Year
Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2006-2012 and the adoption of the secondary road
funding for fiscal year 2006-2007; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the adoption of the
Roanoke County Secondary Roads System Six-year Improvement Plan for fiscal years
2006-2012 and the allocation of secondary road funds for fiscal year 2006-2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution duly
attested to be forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem
Residency Office along with a duly attested copy of the proposed Roanoke County
Secondary Roads System Six -Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2006-2012 by the
Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray
NAYS: None
A OPY TESTE:
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Anthony Ford, Transportation Engineering Manager
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution 012406-9
adopted by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors by a unanimous recorded vote
on Tuesday, January 24, 2006.
Brenda J. Holton, Deputy Clerk
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ACTION NO. A-012406-10
ITEM NO. S -1.b
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of projects for fiscal year 2006-2007 Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) Revenue Sharing
Program
SUBMITTED BY: Anthony Ford, P.E.
Transportation Engineering Manager
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Revenue Sharing Program annually
provides Roanoke County the opportunity to receive state matching funds for the
construction, maintenance, and improvement to primary and secondary roads in the state's
highway system.
In the past, the Commonwealth of Virginia provided $15 million for the matching program
and limited localities to $500,000 each. Last year, for fiscal year 2005-2006, the program
was increased $35 million (implied as a one-time allocation), making it a $50 million state
funded program. This included increasing the maximum state participation from $500,000
to $1 million per locality and allowing cities and towns the option to participate.
At the time of this public hearing, the General Assembly has yet to approve the legislative
action required to match last year's allocation of funds for the fiscal year 2006-2007
program. Staff anticipates that this will occur in the coming months, most likely early spring
2006, and that the County will once again be eligible for $1 million in state participation.
Therefore, this fiscal year's revenue sharing priority list includes projects that would entail
$1 million in County/state matching funds. If in the future the County is notified that the
program will not be increased again and that the County is only eligible for $500,000 in
state matching funds, we can utilize the prioritized list to determine which projects would
then be eligible.
The Revenue Sharing Program for fiscal year 2006-2007 contains 25 projects totaling $2
million in improvement projects ($1 million in County matching funds). County and VDOT
staff presented these projects with maps and justifications for inclusion in the revenue
sharing program for fiscal year 2006-2007 at the December 20, 2005 Board of Supervisors
work session. Receiving no requests to modify or change the priority list, staff is requesting
the Board to approve the priority list for the fiscal year 2006-2007 Revenue Sharing
Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding will be shown in the Department of Community Development operating budget
for fiscal year 2006-2007.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the project list and authorize the County Administrator to sign the letter of
intent and defer appropriation of the funds ($1,000,000) until July 1, 2006.
2. Decline to participate in the Revenue Sharing Program for fiscal year 2006-2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Alternative 1.
VOTE:
Supervisor Wray motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Anthony Ford, Transportation Engineering Manager
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
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Yes
No
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Mr. McNamara
Mr. Church
Mr. Altizer
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Mr. Flora
Mr. Wray
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Anthony Ford, Transportation Engineering Manager
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006
ORDINANCE 012406-11 TO REZONE 3.564 ACRES FROM R -3C, MEDIUM
DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS,
TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OBTAIN A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIFE CARE
FACILITY LOCATED AT 6509 CAREFREE LANE AND 6920 WILLIAMSON
ROAD (PART OF TAX MAP NO. 27.17-4-13 AND ALL OF TAX MAP NO.
27.14-2-7.03), HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT UPON THE
APPLICATION OF FRIENDSHIP MANOR APARTMENT VILLAGE
CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 20, 2005, and
the second reading and public hearing were held on January 24, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on January 3, 2006; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing 3.564
acres, as described herein, and located at 6509 Carefree Lane and 6920 Williamson Road
(Part of Tax Map Number 27.17-4-13 and all of Tax Map No. 27.14-2-7.03) in the Hollins
Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of R -3C, Medium
Density Multi -Family Residential District with Conditions, to the zoning classification of C-2,
General Commercial District.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Friendship Manor Apartment
Village Corporation.
3. That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to Friendship
Manor Apartment Village Corporation to construct a Life Care Facility to be located at 6509
Carefree Lane and 6920 Williamson Road in the Hollins Magisterial District is substantially
in accord with the adopted 2000 Community Plan, as amended, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said special use
permit is hereby approved.
4. That said real estate is more fully described as follows:
Beginning at Corner #1, said point located on the easterly boundary of property of
JGM Partnership (PB 13, Pg. 82), said point also located on the southerly boundary
of Tract C, property of Peters Creek II Associates, LP (PB 16, Pg. 123); thence
leaving JGM and with Peters Creek II Associates, N. 490 45' 19" E. 756.02 feet to
Corner #2, said point being the southeasterly corner of Tract C, said point also
being the southwesterly corner of Tract D (PB 20, Pg. 131), Peters Creek II
Associates, LP; thence leaving Tract C and with Tract D, N. 610 51'54" E. 124.46
feet to Corner #3; thence continuing with Peters Creek II Associates, LP, S. 40° 15'
01" E. 74.47 feet to Corner #4; thence leaving Peters Creek II Associates, LP and
with the property of Friendship Manor Village Corporation, being the northerly
boundary of Parcel 1, (PB 24, Pg. 68); thence S. 36° 34' 04" W. 417.10 feet to
Corner #5; thence S. 33° 30'06" W. 114.00 feet to Corner #6; thence S. 360 20' 06"
W. 188.00 feet to Corner #7, said point located on the property of Norman R. and
Barbara D. Young; thence leaving Young and with a zoning line through the
property of Friendship Manor Apartment Village Corporation, N. 790 22' 20" W.
223.02 feet to Corner #8, said point being the northeasterly corner of property of
JGM Partnership; thence continuing with GM Partnership, N. 61 ° 40'30" W. 105.57
feet to Corner #1, the place of beginning, containing 3.564 acres.
5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning Administrator is directed to
amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized by
this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
William Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
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