HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/8/2015 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
RESOLUTION 090815-1 COMMERATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE VIETNAM WAR AND IN SUPPORT OF THE WALL THAT HEALS,
VIETNAM TRAVELING MEMORIAL WALL EXHIBIT
WHEREAS, in accordance with Public Law 110-181 SEC.598, Congress
authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the Vietnam War and "in conducting the commemorative program, the
Secretary shall coordinate, support and facilitate other programs and activities of the
Federal Government, State and local governments, and other persons and
organizations in commemoration of the Vietnam War;" and
WHEREAS, one of the major ways the commemoration plans to accomplish
these objectives is by recruiting Commemorative Partners throughout America. The
Commemorative Partner Program is designed for Federal, State and local communities,
veterans' groups, and other nongovernmental organizations to assist a grateful nation in
thanking and honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County will join more than 5,200 Commemorative Partners
throughout America, including the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and the Town of
Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall stands eight feet (8') tall at the
center and covers almost three hundred (300) feet from end to end, the exhibit is an
exact replica of the Memorial Wall in Washington, scaled to just over half of its original
size and will be on display at the Veterans Administration Medical Center at 1970
Roanoke Boulevard in Salem, VA beginning at 7:30 pm September 16, 2015, through
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7:30 pm September 20, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia recognizes and honors the men and women who served
during the Vietnam era and their families, former Vietnam prisoners of war, the families
of unaccounted for personnel, and the brave men and women who made the ultimate
sacrifice; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors is proud to support and to co -host the
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to commemorate the 501h Anniversary of the Vietnam
War.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara
ABSENT: Supervisor Peters
NAYS: None
A COHYITESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks '
Chief Deputy Clerk to
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Board of Supervisors
ACTION NO. A -090815-2.a
ITEM NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke County Economic
Development Authority (EDA)(appointed by District)
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Deputy Clerk to the Board
APPROVED BY: Thomas C. Gates
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Supervisor Church recommended the re -appointment of Kirtesh Patel, representing the
Catawba Magisterial Districtto an additional four-yearterm, which shall expire September
26, 2019.
VOTE:
Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the appointment.
Motion approved.
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Mr. Bedrosian
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Mr. Church
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Mr. McNamara
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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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
RESOLUTION 090815-2 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I- CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for September 8,
2015, designated as Item I - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Item 1-2 as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — August 11, 2015
2. Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke County Economic Development
Authority (EDA)(appointed by District)
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara
ABSENT: Supervisor Peters
NAYS: None
A COPT TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks / /
Chief Deputy Clerk taAhe 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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
RESOLUTION 090815-3 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a
closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 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 member's 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 McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara
ABSENT: Supervisor Peters
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk tbotfie Board of Supervisors