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Home My WebLink About1/24/2012 - 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, 2012 RESOLUTION 012412 -1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO GLADYS M. WALTERS, LIBRARY SERVICES, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY -FOUR (44) YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Gladys M. "Totsie" Walters was first employed by Roanoke County on October 30, 1967 by Library Services; and WHEREAS, Ms. Walters retired from Roanoke County on December 31, 2011 as Bent Mountain Branch Librarian, after forty -four (44) years and two (2) months of service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Walters offered friendship and assistance to everyone who visited the library, transforming it into a welcoming community center and a true educational resource for the people of Bent Mountain; and WHEREAS, she opened the world of reading to generations of children who came to the library for storytimes and after school; and WHEREAS, during her tenure, Ms. Walters oversaw many changes in the Bent Mountain Branch Library, including the construction of a new library in 1986 and a later addition in 2005; the expansion of library operational hours; the introduction of new formats and services, such as DVDs, computers with Internet access and e- books; and WHEREAS, Ms. Walters, through all the changes, exemplified the highest standards of calm, courteous, reliable and positive public service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Walters, through her 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 Page 1 of 2 Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to GLADYS M. WALTERS for forty -four (44) 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 Elswick to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora NAYS: None A CQPY TESTE: Deborah C. JackSv Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A- 012412 -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, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Request for appropriation of funds for assessment for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) negotiations SUBMITTED BY: Anne Marie Green Director of General Services APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: 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. There have been no assessments since September, 2009. Since that time, the Committee has provided the following services to the localities: • Participated in the State Corporation Commission hearings in which APCo sought increases in its 2010 and 2011 fuel factor, resulting in a reduction of $110 million • Actively participated in APCo's 2011 biennial base rate case, resulting in a reduction of the revenue increase of $126.4 million sought by APCo to $71.3 million (The State Corporation Commission adopted the position of the Steering Committee on many important issues) • Actively participated in APCo's application for an environmental rate adjustment of $77 million, which was reduced by $30 million • Participated in APCo's application for authority to purchase an electric generation plant in Dresden, Ohio and to recover the company's cost and to recover the company's costs for two wind projects purchased by it. Page 1 of 2 It is estimated that the reductions in the cases described above amounted to more than $225 million and that the Public Authorities directly benefited by about $13.5 million. The Steering Committee is currently working with counsel and consultants on negotiating for the extension of the current Public Authority contracts for rates and services which are due to terminate on June 30, 2012. FISCAL IMPACT: The current assessment from the committee, which is based on Kilowatt hours used, is $250,000, and Roanoke County's share is $14,998. Based on usage, the Roanoke County schools are responsible for $10,108.65, and the County is responsible for $4,889.35. These funds are available in the Board Contingency Account. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the payment of $4,889.35 to the VML/VACo AEP Steering committee from the Board Contingency Fund. 2. Negotiate separately with APCo. The county would have to employ a consultant, which would also require an expenditure of funds, probably in excess of the assessment from the Steering Committee STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative 1. VOTE: Supervisor Flora moved to approve the staff recommendation. Motion approved. cc: Anne Marie Green, Director of General Services Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore � ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer � ❑ ❑ Mr. Church � ❑ ❑ Mr. Elswick � ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora � ❑ ❑ cc: Anne Marie Green, Director of General Services Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A- 012412 -3 . a ITEM NO. H -1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: January 24, 2012 Confirmation of appointment to the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals) (appointed at large); Ninth District Development Financing, Inc.; Roanoke County Community Leaders Environmental Action Roundtable (RCCLEAR); Roanoke County Planning Commission Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: 1. Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals) (appointed at large) The four -year term of Peter G. Fields expires on January 22, 2012. At the request of the Board, Mr. Fields has been contacted to see if he is willing to serve an additional term. Mr. Fields has expressed his willingness to serve an additional term, which will expire on January 24, 2016. Confirmation has been placed on the Consent Agenda. 2. Ninth District Development Financing, Inc. During the closed meeting on January 10, 2012, the Board reappointed Wendi Schultz for an additional two -year term. Confirmation has been placed on the Consent Agenda. Page 1 of 2 3. Roanoke County Community Leaders Environmental Action Roundtable (RCCLEAR) Supervisor Moore has reappointed Gene Marranoto represent the Cave Spring District for an additional three -year term. Mr. Marrano's term will expire on August 31, 2015. Confirmation has been placed on the Consent Agenda. 4. Roanoke County Planning Commission: During the closed meeting on January 10, 2012, Supervisor Moore appointed Gene Marrano to represent the Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. Marrano's term will expire on June 30, 2012. Confirmation has been placed on the Consent Agenda. VOTE: Supervisor Altizer moved to approve the staff recommendation. Motion approved. cc: Richard E. Burch, Chief of Fire and Rescue Gary Huffman, Fire Marshall Joel Baker, Building Commissioner Wendi Schultz, Tourism and Event Coordinator Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore � ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer � ❑ ❑ Mr. Church � ❑ ❑ Mr. Elswick � ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora Z El El cc: Richard E. Burch, Chief of Fire and Rescue Gary Huffman, Fire Marshall Joel Baker, Building Commissioner Wendi Schultz, Tourism and Event Coordinator Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 RESOLUTION 012412 -3.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO JANE D. OLSEN, LIBRARY SERVICES, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY -ONE (21) YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Jane D. Olsen was first employed by Roanoke County on September 17, 1990, by Library Services; and WHEREAS, Ms. Olsen retired from Roanoke County on December 31, 2011, as Library Assistant in Technical Services, after twenty -one years and three months of service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Olsen was first a member of the Children's Services staff, providing story times, special programs and literacy activities for the children at the Hollins and Glenvar libraries; and WHEREAS, she opened the world of reading and imagination to children who came to the library for story times; and WHEREAS, Ms. Olsen later transferred to Technical Services, where she assumed responsibility for receiving and processing all new items purchased for the library system; and WHEREAS, during her tenure in Technical Services, Ms.Olsen promptly and efficiently processed hundreds of thousands of books and other materials, making them readily available to library patrons throughout the valley; and WHEREAS, Ms. Olsen also continuously sought to improve processes in her department, resulting in greater efficiencies and appreciable cost savings; and Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, Ms. Olsen has been a - treasured colleague and valued friend and, WHEREAS, through her employment with Roanoke County, Ms. Olsen 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 expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to JANE D. OLSEN for twenty-one (21) 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 Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora NAYS: None A COPY 'fESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 RESOLUTION 012412 -3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM H - CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for January 24, 2012, designated as Item H - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 'I through 2 inclusive, as follows: 1. confirmation of appointment to the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals); Ninth District Development Financing, Inc.; Roanoke County Community Leaders Environmental Action Roundtable (RCCLEAR); Roanoke County Planning Commission 2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Jane D. Olsen, Library Assistant, upon her retirement after more than twenty -one (21) years of service On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora NAYS: None A COPY TESTS: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board of upervisors Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 RESOLUTION 012412 -4 APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, INCORPORATING THE GLENVAR COMMUNITY PLAN WHEREAS, on November 14, 2011, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan incorporating the Glenvar Community Plan, after advertisement and notice as required by Section 15.2 -2204 of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2012, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan incorporating the Glenvar Community Plan, after advertisement and notice as required by Section 15.2 -2204 of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County, Virginia, has a long and successful history of community planning that has emphasized citizen involvement and participation; and WHEREAS, Section 15.2 -2223 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Planning Commission of every jurisdiction shall prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for the physical development of their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommended an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Roanoke County entitled " Glenvar Community Plan" and said plan has been prepared in accordance with Sections 15.2- 2223 2224, and 2229 of the Code of Virginia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: Page 1 of 2 1. That the Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by the adoption of the Glenvar Community Plan, with the recommended "housekeeping changes" to the Future Land Use Map as well as the Land Use Map changes for West Main Street and the Dixie Caverns area as recommended by the Glenvar Focus Group and Planning Commission. 2. That this Resolution is effective from and after its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora NAYS: None A C Y TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: Arnold Covey, Director of Community Development Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Development Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Page 2 of 2