HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/8/2016 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
RESOLUTION 110816-1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO JAMES M.
HAIRSTON, SOLID WASTE FOREMAN, UPON HIS RETIREMENT
AFTER MORE THAN FORTY-SIX (46) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, James M. Hairston began employment with Roanoke County on July
27,1970 -and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hairston retired on November 1, 2016, after forty-six (46) years
three (3) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hairston, throughout his employment with Roanoke County, has
been instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing exceptional services to
the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hairston rose through the ranks of the Solid Waste Division
becoming a foreman of the Division, directly responsible for the nine daily route drivers
and automated vehicles used in collection. Mr. Hairston has consistently and
successfully risen to the challenge of mastering a growing and changing skill set,
including incorporating new heavy equipment with advanced technology to our fleet;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hairston was a major contributor in all facets of the
improvements and advances made by the Department during his time of employment to
include moving collection from behind the house to the street, to the implementation of
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automated collection. Mr. Hairston consistently provided leadership to the Division and
mentored new and seasoned employees in their job responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hairston was a valuable asset to Roanoke County and helped
the Division achieve its goal of providing efficient and effective service to Roanoke
County citizens on a daily basis through behind the scenes actions. Mr. Hairston has
always exhibited outstanding customer service to Roanoke County citizens and has
gone above and beyond to assist citizens during his tenure with the Division; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hairston honorably and faithfully served his country during the
Vietnam War as a member of the U. S. Army as the crew chief of a Huey gunship.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and that of the citizens of Roanoke
County to JAMES M. HAIRSTON for more than forty-six (46) 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 Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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Deborah C. Jac
Chief Deputy Cle 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, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
ORDINANCE 110816-2 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,741 FROM THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION FOR A ROANOKE VALLEY
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the Virginia Highway Safety Office has provided funding for
several DUI Task Forces throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, although the prevalence of DUI related fatalities in the Roanoke
Valley is lower than the national average, the problem of impaired driving persists; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Police Department has been awarded a
grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Virginia
Department of Motor Vehicles to create a DUI Task Force; and
WHEREAS, this task force will be the first grant funded multi jurisdictional effort
in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide $342,741 federal funds and requires a
County match of $85,685, which will be provided through in-kind maintenance and
supplies; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to cover the salary, benefits,
equipment and vehicles for two (2) positions to decrease alcohol fatalities in the
Roanoke Valley through efforts of this grant; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds
be appropriated by ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, first reading of this ordinance was held on October 25, 2016, and
the second reading was held on November 8, 2016.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That the sum of $342,741 is hereby accepted and appropriated from
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to the Police
Department; and
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
A GORY TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks J f /
Chief Deputy Clerk t4 t,4 Board of Supervisors
cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police
Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
Chris Bever, Director of Management and Budget
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ACTION NO. A -110816-3.a
ITEM NO. 1-2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointments to the Budget and Fiscal
Affairs Committee (BFAC) (District and At -Large)
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Thomas C. Gates
County Administrator
ISSUE:
To confirm recommendations for appointments
BACKGROUND:
Roanoke County Administration has recommended the following appointments to the
Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee:
Harvey D. Brookins representing the Vinton Magisterial District with a term to expire
August 31, 2017
Sam English, representing the Windsor Hills Magisterial District with a term to expire
August 31, 2017
• Jason DeVries, At -Large appointment with a term to expire August 31, 2018
• Michael Leigh, At -Large appointment with a term to expire August 31, 2018
• Lynda McNutt Foster, At -Large appointment with a term to expire August 31, 2018
Christopher Bever, Ex-offico with an indefinite term
DISCUSSION:
There is no discussion associated with this agenda item.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends confirmation of these appointments.
VOTE:
Supervisor McNamara moved to confirm the appointments. Supervisor Peters seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
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Ms. Hooker
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Mr. McNamara
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Mr. Peters
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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, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
RESOLUTION 110816-3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM 1- 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 November 8,
2016, 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 2
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — October 11, 2016
2. Confirmation of appointments to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee
(BFAC) (District and At -Large)
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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