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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
November 9, 1999
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday and the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of November, 1999.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Nickens called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens, Supervisors Fenton F.
"Spike" Harrison, Joseph McNamara, H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Bob L. Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney,
County Attorney; Brenda J. Holton, Deputy Clerk; John M.
Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Don C. Myers,
Assistant County Administrator; Anne Marie Green, Director,
Community Relations
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens. The Pledge
of Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
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AGENDA ITEMS
Supervisor McNamara added an item to the Closed Meeting pursuant to
Section 2.1-344 A (1) personnel matter. Supervisor Nickens added an item to the Closed
Meeting for (7) probable litigation, Rising Star Sports Camp
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
1., Proclamation declarinQ the week of November 14 . 20. 1999 as
American Education Week.
Vice Chairman Nickens presented the proclamation to Dr. Deanna Gordon,
~ School Superintendent, and Dr. Lorraine Lange, Associate Director, Instruction.
IN RE:
.1J!I'. Supervisor Minnix moved to approve the proclamation. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chairman Nickens advised that there were no new business items at this
time but items could be added to the agenda after the work sessions.
IN RE:
FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES
1., First readinQ of ordinance authorizinQ Quitclaim and release of
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Roanoke County's inter~st in real estate alona the north side of
Route 933 (Singina Hills Road). (Paul Mahoney. County Attornev)
Mr. Mahoney advised that this ordinance will release and quitclaim the
County's interest in a small piece of real estate that runs along the north side of Route 933.
About eight months ago, a group of citizens who ran into difficulties with respect to
refinancing when trying to convey their property, made this request. Mr. Mahoney advised
that he and Supervisor Minnix met with these citizens and requested that the County be
provided with improved surveys to show the exact location of this property. The larger
survey that was provided is located in the County Attorney's office but an excerpt showing
a portion was provided for the Board. He advised that this action would not jeopardize
Route 933, which is a public road and remains in the State Secondary System. He
requested that the Board approve the first reading of the ordinance.
Supervisor Minnix moved to approve the first reading and set the second
reading and public hearing for November 23, 1999. The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Supervisors Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, McNamara
None
Supervisor Johnson
2. First readina of ordinance authorizina dedication of 0.061 acre of
land for Dublic riaht-of·wav on Dauahertv Road (VA Sec. Route
643) for road imDrovements at its intersection with U. S. Route
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Mr. Covey advised that this dedication of land for the public right of way is
necessary to complete the performance agreement with R&L Carriers for intersection
improvements at Daugherty Road and Route 11/460. Construction plans have been
submitted and approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the County. He
requested that the Board approve the first reading of the ordinance. In response to
Supervisor Harrison, Mr. Covey advised that no date has been set for the construction but
R&L Carriers is ready to move forward when VDOT schedules a date for the signal
Improvements. Supervisor Harrison asked that Mr. Covey update Supervisor-Elect Church
on this project.
Supervisor Harrison moved to approve the first reading and set the second
reading and public hearing for November 23, 1999. The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, McNamara
None
Supervisor Johnson
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1., Second readina of ordinance authorizina and aDDrovina the
residential lease of the loa cabin and aDDroximatelv one acre of
real estate located at the Roanoke County Center for Research
and Technoloav. Catawba Maaisterial District. (Melinda Cox.
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Economic D I. IhÐmsm :;ÐaSISlIstJ
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Ms. Cox advised that the original lease with Matthew and Danielle Stanley for
the log cabin property was terminated on July 31, 1999. The staff is recommending that the
log cabin be kept in good repair until a future use compatible with the technology park is
identified. The continuance of the residential lease was determined to be the best plan to
maintain the building and prevent decline. The County will receive a total of $550 in rental
income per month ($6,600) annually and Ms. Cox requested that the Board adopt the
ordinance approving a residential month-to-month lease with Lynne Connell at 4958
Glenvar Heights Boulevard to be effective December 15, 1999.
Supervisor Harrison moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
ORDINANCE 110999-1 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
RESIDENTIAL LEASE OF THE LOG CABIN AND APPROXIMATELY ONE
ACRE OF REAL ESTATE LYING GENERALLY IN THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND
TECHNOLOGY PROPERTY (TAX MAP #54.00-1-2) IN THE CATAWBA
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OWNED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, is the
owner of a tract of land, containing 457.60 acres, being located in the Catawba Magisterial
District and designated on the Roanoke County Land Records as Tax Map No. 54.00-1-2,
which is being developed for economic development purposes as the Roanoke County
Center for Research and Technology; and,
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WHI:.-{t:A~, by Ordinance tf UJl U~ö-I, the Board of Supervisors öulhuri.æd
the continued rental of the three residences on the property until such time as construction
would begin and require termination; and,
WHEREAS, the leases for 5365 Glenmary Drive and 5393 GI€'nmary Drive
were terminated by the County, effective November 1, 1999, to permit commencement of
construction; and,
WHEREAS, the lease for the log cabin at 4958 Glenvar Heights Boulevard
was terminated by the tenant effective July 31, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, the log cabin is outside the scope of the first phase of
development and thus does not require any change in the current use of the log cabin for
rental purposes; and,
WHEREAS, it would serve the public interest for the County to have this
residence occupied and maintained, and to receive fair market value rental payments, until
such time as this property may be needed for economic development purposes; and,
WHEREAS, on December 2, 1997, the Board authorized creation of a self
balancing account entitled Glenn Mary Capital Account for acceptance of rent payments
and expenditure of the funds on maintenance of the property; and,
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
'!.: acquisition or conveyance of an interest in real estate, including leases, shall be
accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on October 26,
1999; and the second reading was held on November 9, 1999.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That termination of the lease dated March 25, 1998, for the residence
at 4958 Glenvar Heights Boulevard, to Matthew and Danielle Stanley, is hereby approved
as of July 31,1999.
2. That lease of the residence (log cabin) and approximately 1 acre of
land, having the address of 4958 Glenvar Heights Boulevard, to Lynne Connell, on a month
to month basis for a monthly rental of $550.00 to be paid into the Glenn Mary Capital
Account, is hereby authorized and approved.
3. That the County Administrator or an Assistant County Administrator
is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Roanoke and to execute such other documents and take such further
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.
4. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its
adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Harrison to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
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2. Second Readina of ordinance Authorizina the Construction of
and Financina for a Local Public Works ImDrovement Proiect -
Clearbrook Lane Waterline Extension Proiect. (Gary Robertson.
Utilitv Director)
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Mr. Robertson advised at the meeting on October 26, 1999, the first reading
of this ordinance was approved with Option 1 which would construct 2,200 feet of 8-inch
water line to service 21 properties on the north and south ends of Clearbrook Lane.
Following the October 26th Board meeting, staff attended a special meeting of the
Clearbrook Civic League, and was informed that there are n'Vo additional property owners
willing to participate. Mr. Robertson advised that Map C was prepared to give information
about those properties, and stated that Option 3 would construct 3,300 feet of 8-inch water
line to provide service to 13 properties out of 30 at a total cost of $260,000 as opposed to
$207,000 approved in Option 1. Based on that information, staff is still recommending
Option 1 because that option meets the 50% participation criteria.
After discussion, Supervisor Minnix moved to adoptthe ordinance with Option
I. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
ORDINANCE 110999-2 AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF AND
FINANCING FORA LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
CLEARBROOK LANE WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT
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WHEREAS, Ordinance 112288-7 authorizes the financing or local PUDIIC
works improvements and the imposition of special assessments upon abutting property
owners upon the adoption of an appropriate ordinance by the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the County Administration has negotiaterl the extension of the
public water system to the Clearbrook Lane community; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the public water system and the creation of a
special utility (water) service area will alleviate a critical public health and safety problem;
and
WHEREAS, funding is available through the State of Virginia, Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund Program; and
WHEREAS, several of the residents have requested that the County allow
them to pay their portion of the costs of connection to the public water system over twenty
years at an interest rate of 4%, which are the terms of the loan from the Commonwealth
of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the first reading ofthis Ordinance was held on October26, 1999,
and the second reading was held November 9,1999; and
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
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1. That the County Administrator be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to secure
a loan from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Drinking Water Revolving Fund Program in the
amount of $207,000 at an interest rate of 4% and for a term of twenty years; and
2. That pursuant to the authority of Ordinance 112288-7, the Board
authorizes and approves a local public works improvement project, namely, public water
extension for the Clearbrook Lane community. The total construction cost of this public
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water prolect IS es Ima e to e , , 0 e InI la IV Inance as 0 ows:
Citizen Participation (10 at $5,155 each) $51,550
Loan from Water Fund $155,450
TOTAL $207,000
That there is hereby appropriated for this project the sum of $207,000 from
the Water Fund; it being the Board's intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program for certain
expenditures made and/or to be made in connection with extension of the public water
system and the creation of the special utility service area. Any citizen participation under
paragraph 3. will be advanced as a loan from the Water Fund.
2. That the "Project Service Area" is shown and designated on the
attached plat entitled "Clearbrook Lane Water Extension Project - Map A" prepared by the
Roanoke County Utility Department, dated October 26, 1999, and identified as Exhibit 1.
The Clearbrook Lane Water Extension Project Area is created for a period of ten (10)
years. Any owner of real estate within this service area may participate in and benefit from
the public water extension to this service area by paying at a minimum the sum of $6,500
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($5,155 toward construction costs plus [$30 x length of road frontage in excess of250 feet],
plus $1,345 toward the off-site facility fee) said costs to be paid in full and in advance of
connection to the public water extension.
3. Thatthe Board authorizes and approves the payment by the property
owners in the project service area who elect to participate on or before February 9, 2000,
of their portion of the cost of extending the public water system to their properties in
accordance with the following terms and conditions:
(a) The total amount per property owner/residential connection may be
financed for 20 years at an interest rate of 4% per annum.
(b) Property owners agree to execute a promissory note or such other
instrument as the County may require to secure this installment debt.
(c) Property owners further agree to execute such lien document or
instrument as may be required by the County; said lien document or instrument to be
recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County. This lien
instrument or document shall secure the repayment ofthe promissory note by the property
owners to the County and shall be a lien against the property of the owners. Property
owners also agree to pay the County any Clerk's fees or recordation costs which may be
required to record any lien instrument or documents in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court.
(d) Property owners who wish to participate after the February 9, 2000
deadline (other than new property owners) shall pay a minimum of $6,186 ($5,155
construction costs plus 20% plus $30 x length of road frontage in excess of 250 feet) plus
the off-site facility fee in effect at that time.
4. That the payment by citizens in the project service area who elect to
participate shall be made to the Water Fund. Any off-site facility fee collected on this
project shall be returned to the Water Fund.
5. That the County Administrator is authorized to take such actions and
execute such documents as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this
transaction, all upon form approved by the County Attorney.
6. That this Ordinance shall take effect upon receipt of funding from the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, and compliance
with the provisions of the Public Finance Act (Chapter 26, Title 15.2 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended) with respect to the creation ofthis revenue bond debt by the County.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
1., Disabilitv Services Board
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Supervisor Nickens nominated John Chambliss to serve another three year
term which will expire on December 31, 2002.
2. Library Board
Supervisor McNamara asked the Clerk to find out if Mary Carswell wishes to
serve another term, and Supervisor Minnix asked the Clerk to determine if Josie Eyer is
eligible to serve another term
3. Roanoke Vallev Resource Authoritv
Supervisor McNamara nominated Elaine Carver to serve a four year term
which will expire on December 31, 2003.
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IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
RESOLUTION 110999-3 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
November 9, 1999, 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 Item 1, as
follows:
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1. Request from Schools to accept and appropriate $4,320 for the
Paraeducator Supervision Academy.
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 Minnix to adopt the Consent Resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Minnix moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote with Supervisor Johnson absent.
1., General Fund UnaPDroDriated Balance
2. CaDital Fund UnapproDriated Balance
3. Board Contingency Fund
4. Future School CaDital Reserve
5. Statement ofthe Treasurer's Accountabilitv Der Investments and
Portfolio Policv. as of October 31.1999
6. Status ReDort on County Projects
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
SUDervisor Minnix: (1) He thanked the Cave Spring District voters for their
support in the recent election. (2) He advised that he received a memorandum from Ms.
Green concerning the trash collection schedule for Veterans Day Holiday and asked that
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this information be placed on RVTV (governmental access television channel). He also
requested that the information about leaf collection be made public.
SUDervisor McNamara: (1) He advised that he received the same
memorandum about the trash collection schedule and read the collection dates for the TV
audience.
SUDervisor Harrison: (1) He recognized Supervisor-Elect Joseph B. "Butch"
Church who was present, wished him the best of luck, and called upon staff to brief him on
issues.
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SUDervisor Nickens: (1) He advised that he, Supervisor McNamara, Mr.
Hodge, Mr. Mahoney and Supervisor-Elect Church attended the Virginia Association of
Counties Conference on November 7. - 9, 1999 at The Homestead and engaged in
constructive dialogue about statewide and regional issues. He welcome Mr. Church to the
Board.
IN RE:
CLOSED MEETING
At 3:30 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to go into Closed Meeting following
the work sessions pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (1) personnel matter, and
Section 2.1-344 (7) probable litigation, Rising Star Sports Camp. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
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IN RE: WORK SESSIONS (4TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)
1., Work Session on Review of Financial Information.
The work sessions on the financial information were held from 3:40 p.m. until
5:37 p.m. Mr. Hodge and Vice Chairman Nickens welcomed members ofthe School Board
to the work session. Mr. Hodge advised that there were several items to work through and
if there was consensus of the Board, action could be taken at the evening session.
a. Results of oDerations for the County for the year ended
June 30. 1999 and capital needs for 1999-2000. (Elmer
Hodae. County Administrator. and Diane Hvatt. Finance
DirectoJ:)
Ms. Hyatt advised that KMPG has completed their audit of the financial
operations of the County and School for the year ended June 30, 1999 with a favorable
opinion. She requested that the Board approve the year ended appropriations for the
County and Schools at the evening session after the work sessions are completed. She
advised that the County has revenues in excess of budget of $1,058,946 which will be
added to the general fund unappropriated balance. There were expenditure saving of
$750,201 and approved departmental rollovers totaling $371,075, with a net expenditure
savings of $379,126 which will be transferred to the capital fund unappropriated balance.
The debt fund savings were $495,363 which will be appropriated to the future School
capital reserves. Mr. Hodge reviewed the capital needs requests which are unfunded but
anticipated during the 1999-2000 fiscal year. These included South County High School,
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an unnamed economic development expansion, CRT (Glen Mary Project), Blue Ridge
Parkway Interpretive Center; McDonald Farm, voting machines, and Clearbrook Fire
Station renovations.
b. Rollover reauests from County DeDartments. (Brent
Robertson. Budget Manaaer)
After a general discussion of the items on the rollover request list, the Board
asked Mr. Robertson to provide clarification for two rollover items: (1) Sheriffs Office,
$37,151 replacement of current weapons and (2) Police Department, $3,495 matching
funds for Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant. Supervisor McNamara suggested taking
$34,940 from the Board Contingency Fund to pave the parking lot area of Garst Mill Park.
c. Results of oDerations for the Schools for vear ended June
30. 1999. (Diane Hvatt. Jerry Hardv)
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At4:25 p.m., School Board Chair Roark called the School Board to order with
all members present. Also present were Dr. Gordon and Dr. Hardy. Dr. Gordon advised
that the year end fund balance for the schools was $1.9 million and presented the School's
proposal to appropriate this fund balance. After discussion of the requested appropriations,
it was the consensus of the Board of Supervisors to change the allocation under the capital
and one-time items as follows: (1) Increase the South County high school from $550,000
to $800,000 and (2) eliminate the $250,000 request for "Other Capital Equipment." There
was discussion concerning the $551,313 savings on the three completed school projects,
and Supervisors Nickens and McNamara suggested that the surplus from the other projects
should remain in the Schools Phase I Capital Fund.
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It was agreed by both Boards that the committee of Supervisors Nickens,
McNamara, School Board Chair Marion Roark and School Board member Tom Leggette
would meet as soon as possible to consider the Glenvar Middle School project.
Supervisor Nickens advised that the Board will be having a retreat in January
or February and invited the School Board members to attend. The date of January 22,
2000 was suggested and tentatively agreed upon. The School Board voted to adjourn at
5:15 p.m.
IN RE:
RECESS DECLARED AT 5:20 P.M.
IN RE: RECONVENEMENT AT 5:30 P.M.
d. Review of first auarter revenues for 1999-2000. (Brent
Robertson)
The work session was held from 5:30 p.m. until 5:37 p.m. Mr. Robertson
reported on the figures for the first quarter revenue projections and advised that with only
three months of figures, they are not very meaningful for planning purposes, but the
economic outlook is favorable. He advised that from1998 to 1999 there was a 4.4%
increase in total revenues. The increase from last year's actual to the amended budget
was about 3% which is on the conservative side. Among the items discussed were
personal property taxes, other local revenues, Virginia Retirement System funding, and
lottery receipts.
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Work Session to discuss DroDosed
Amendments to the Zonina Ordinance.
County Planner)
The work session was held from 5:37 p.m. until 7:25 p.m. As requested by
the Board at their October 26th meeting, Mr. Harrington gave a power point presentation
using three specific examples of how the projects would look if they had been completed
using the cluster housing provisions. These illustrations were prepared by Carol Rizzio
from the Community Development Department, and included properties at Keffield and
Biscayne, Goodwin Road, and the back side of Northside High School. Presenting the
concerns of the Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association were Joe Miller, David
Radford, Eric Moore and David Hilshire.
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staffwill
continue to work with the homebuilders on their concerns about the ordinance; and the
Board will hold another work session on either November 23, 1999 or December 7, 1999.
2.
Cluster Housina
(Terrv Harrington.
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RECONVENEMENT
The Board reconvened in open session at 7:25 p.m.
INRE:
NEW BUSINESS
1., Reauest for aDDroDriation as a result of oDerations for the year
ended June 30.1999. (Diane Hvatt. Finance Director)
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Ms. Hyatt requested that the County surplus of $384,832 be appropriated to
the Capital Fund unappropriated balance according to the rollover policy with $40,646
reserved for pending rollover approval for the Sheriff's Office and Police Department as
agreed upon at the earlier work session. She asked for the net increase as a result of
revenues of $1 ,058,946 be appropriated to the general fund unappropriated balance, and
the debt fund savings of $49,363 be appropriated to the future School capital reserves.
Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the staff recommendations to
appropriate the funds. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
2. Reauest for apDroDriation as a result of School oDerations for
year en~ed June 30. 1999. (Diane Hvatt. Finance Director)
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Ms. Hyatt advised that changes were made to the school year end
appropriation request during the earlier work session to increase the amount for the South
County High School from $500,000 to $800,000 and eliminate the other capital equipment
item for $250,000. There was discussion concerning how to account for the remaining
funds from the three completed school projects.
Supervisor Nickens moved that (1) year end balance of $1,951,696 be
appropriated as requested and approved at work session; and (2) that $475,000 of the
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:¡;bbl ,;Jl;J remaining TundS from mree completed projects be ear-marked fur other ::>éhool
phase I capital projects. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
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At 7:58 p.m., Supervisor Nickens announced that the Closed Meeting was
held from 7:45 p.m. until 7:58 p.m., and moved to adopt the Certification Resolution. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
RESOLUTION 110999-4 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 2.1-344.1 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
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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 Johnson to adopt the Certification Resolution; and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., Vice Chairman Nickens moved to adjourn. The motion carried
by a unanimous voice vote with Supervisor Johnson absent.
Submitted by,
Approved by,
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Brenda J. olton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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