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9/10/1996 - Regular September 10, 1996 62J Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 September 10, 1996 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 September, 1996. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens, Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, Fenton F. "Spike" Harrison, H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, 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 the Reverend Phillip Whitaker, Brambleton Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by 622 September 10, 1996 ---"--~-----,. ~_..,--..._--,-'-'~----""'-'-'-_._'-----~'~'-- ._---------~._--~ - all present. IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS ~ Update on storm damage from rains on september 4 and 6 . (John Chambliss. Assistant county Administrator) Mr. Chambliss reported that there were two storms, the first on september 4 and the second, Hurricane Fran on Friday, September 6. Roanoke County did not experience widespread flooding, but did receive some damage. On September 4, approximately 5 inches fell in the Sugar Loaf Mountain area which caused drainage problems, mud slides and surcharging of some sewer lines in the Cave Spring/Windsor Hill's area. Mr. Chambliss advised that the local governments worked together to plan the approach for dealing with Hurricane Fran. However, when the storm actually struck, the most severe damage came from high winds and flooding in low lying areas and basements. Damage to County facilities was light with leaking roofs and walls. Chairman Johnson asked that staff offer their assistance to the localities that had more severe damage from Hurricane Fran. ~ Additions to Agenda. supervisor Eddy added two additional Executive Session September 10, 1996 w - Items: (1) potential litigation, street closing and (2) location of prospective business or industry. Supervisor Nickens added an Executive Session item on disposition of a well lot. Supervisor Minnix introduced the members and leaders of Cub Scout Pack 221 who were in attendance. IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS ~ Presentation of Golden Star Award from Convention and visitors Bureau to county Administrator Elmer Hodge. Beth Poff and Katherine Fox from the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau presented their Golden Star Award to County Administrator Elmer Hodge for encouraging tourism in the Roanoke Valley. IN RE: BRIEFINGS k Presentation of a Grant from the Allstate Foundation to the Office of Fire Prevention to purchase an Animated Fire Truck Replica Robot. (Richard Burch. Fire and Rescue Chief) Chief Burch and Fire Marshal Don Gillespie advised that the Allstate Foundation is giving the County a $6,020 grant to purchase an animated fire truck replica robot which will be used in the school system and public awareness programs to educate 624 September 10, 1996 _·~.__~u .___ - people on fire prevention, protection and safety. Ms. Kelly Powell from Allstate Foundation presented the grant to Chief Burch and Don Gillespie. ~ Report from virginia Amateur Sports~ Inc. on the 1996 commonwealth Games of virginia. (Peter Lampman. President) Peter Lampman, President of Virginia Amateur sports reported on the Commonwealth Games. He announced that there had been a 7% increase in athletes attending, growing from 4400 athletes the first year to 9,472 athletes participating in 44 sports this year. Over 13,692 spectators and 4,564 athletes stayed overnight and there was an estimated average daily expenditure of $112.60 for an estimated total visitor expenditures of $4,867,443. Mr. Lampman presented a plaque to the County for their contributions to Virginia Amateur Sports. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS k Request for amendments to the Length of Service Awards Program bylaws concerning the Board of Trustees term limits. (Amy Shelor. Volunteer Coordinator) A-091096-1 Ms. Shelor explained that the Board requested term limits for the members of the Board of Trustees for the Length of Service Awards Program. The proposed revisions would allow for September 10, 1996 625 the LOSAP Board members to serve a four-year term with no more than two consecutive terms. The Risk Manager, Chairman of the Volunteer Fire Chiefs Board, and Chairman of the Volunteer Rescue Chiefs Board would be exempt from the limits and their terms would last through the duration of their position. The first terms would be rotating, with the members initially appointed for one to four years. If, after a term expired, a position is not filled, the existing board member would continue to serve until the new appointment is made. Ms. Shelor also advised that the Board of Trustees had no bylaws and that a .formal set of bylaws will be prepared and brought the Board of Supervisors for approval. Supervisor Nickens suggested that the there should be a time limit for a member continuing to serving in a vacant position. Supervisor Johnson asked Mr. Mahoney to address that issue in the bylaws. Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the amendments. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None ~ ReCV1est for approval of S4. 500.000 of Industrial revenue bonds for Richfield Retirement Community to construct an Alzheimers Center. (Tim Gubala. Economic Development Director) R-091096-2 626 September 10, 1996 _._.__._.._______'"'_.__.~______,~,,_"._.~__"_,_______.__...,__~z_.~__"..___ ~--,-g-- -------_._,_.~._."--_.«.._.._.~--"~~--~--- Mr. Gubala advised that the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) can issue bonds to non-profit tax exempt corporations for the construction and equipment of facilities. The IDA functions as a vehicle through which the bonds are authorized and issued, but neither the IDA nor the County are liable for repaYment. Mr. Gubala also reported that staff had been assisting Richfield Retirement Community with an exchange of real estate, a rezoning petition, and a site plan for their proposed Alzheimers Center. He introduced Al Knighton, attorney for Richfield Retirement Community, to answer any questions. In a response to a question from Supervisor Eddy, Mr. Gubala said that these bonds would have no affect on the County's bonding capacity. Supervisor Minnix moved to approve the revenue bonds and adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None RESOLUTION 091096-2 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF $4,500,000 OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR RICHFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO CONSTRUCT AN ALZHEIMERS CENTER BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia: WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia, (the "Authority") has considered the application of Richfield Retirement community (the "Borrower") requesting the issuance of one or more of the Authority's revenue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 (the "Bonds") to assist in the financing of acquiring, constructing September 10, 1996 627 - and equipping a 100-bed assisted living facility (the "Project") on Daugherty Road, behind the Borrower's facility known as The Oaks located on the Borrower's campus at 3615 West Main street in Roanoke County, Virginia (The "County"), which will be owned and operated by the Borrower, and has held a public hearing on July 25,1996; and WHEREAS, it has been requested that the ~oard of Supervisors of the County (the "Board") - approve the financing of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, and such approval is required for compliance with section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA: 1. The Board approves the financing of the proj ect and the issuance of he bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the Borrower, as required by said Section 147(f), to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Project. 2. The approval .of the issuance of the Bonds, as required by said Section 147(f), does not constitute an endorsement of the Bonds or the creditworthiness of the Borrower or otherwise indicate that the project possesses any economic viability. The Bonds shall provide that neither the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "Commonwealth") nor any political subdivision thereof, including the County and the Authority, shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and receipts pledged therefor, and that neither the faith or credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof, including the County and the Authority, shall be pledged thereto. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None IN RE: REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS k Request for Work Session on October 8. 1996 to review plans for Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail 628 September 10, 1996 U_~__'_~________~_'_'_·~_·'__·_'_·.__~··___·'··"___·~·_______~ -----~ ,-----.-.-.----------- - (Phase I) . (Tim Gubala. Economic Development Director) It was the consensus of the Board to set the work session for october 8, 1996. IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES k Ordinance amending the Roanoke County Code by adding Article II. Regulations of opening Burning, section 9-5. Title. section 9-6, Purpose. section 9-7. Definitions. section 9-8. Prohibitions on opening burning. section 9-9. Exemptions. section 9-10. Permissible open burning. section 9-11. Permit, and section 9-12. Penalties for violations; ~nd repealing section 9-3, Burning of woods. brush. leaves, etc.. and Section 9-4, Burning of waste material near residence. garage. etc. of Article I In General. of Chapter 9. Fire Prevention and Protection. (Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Burch) Chief Burch advised that on April 1, 1996, the state Air Pollution Board issued new regulations concerning standards for open burning, and the Air Pollution Control Board will no longer regulate open burning. Local governments have an option to adopt a model ordinance or develop their own. Because the September 10, 1996 629 Department of Environmental Quality is no longer issuing burn permits, it is illegal to burn in the urban area of the County. In the rural area, open burning is allowed. Chief Burch explained that the proposed ordinance contains the verbatim language of the model ordinance. It provides the same restrictions and allowances throughout the County which reduces the disparity of the current system. Staff is recommending a $25.00 fee for the permit. If the ordinance is not adopted, the rural areas could burn as they desire and open burning would be prohibited in urban areas. There was discussion on eliminating the $25.00 permit fee, the penalties for violating the ordinance, the need to make the application process easy, and the shifting of responsibility from· the state level to the local level. Fire Marshal Don Gillespie advised that if the ordinance is not adopted, they will use the ordinances from 1985 and 1988. There was consensus that the ordinance needed to be discussed more fully before adoption, and that the Board members send their comments to the staff before second reading. Supervisor Nickens asked for a list of fees that are not being currently enforced, and to bring back the implications of using the 1985 BOCA Code. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set a work session and second reading for September 24, 1996. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: 630 September 10, 1996 ___"_________~___~.~c.______ -~ --~..,- ~ - - AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None IN RE: APPOINTMENTS k Metropolitan Transportation District Study Committee Supervisor Johnson nominated M. Caldwell Butler, steve Musselwhite and Supervisor Harry Nickens to serve on this committee. ~ Fifth Planning District Commission Legislative Committee Supervisor Johnson nominated Alfred C. Anderson, Roanoke County Treasurer. Ms. Allen was asked to contact Mr. Anderson to determine if he is willing to serve. IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA R-091096-3: R-091096-3.b~ R-091096-3.c Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None RESOLUTION 091096-3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L - 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 September 10, 1996 631 of Supervisors for September 10, 1996, designated as Item L - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 3, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - July 23, 1996 2. Confirmation of committee appointment to the Grievance Panel. 3. Resolutions of Appreciation upon the retirements of Dallas Parrish and Harold Palmer, General Services Department. 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 Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None RESOLUTION 091096-3. b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF· THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO DALLAS PARRISH FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Dallas Parrish was first employed on July 6, 1976 in the General Services Department as a laborer¡ also served as a motor equipment operator I¡ and equipment mechanic¡ and WHEREAS, the delivery of Roanoke County services is accomplished by dedicated employees such as Mr. parrish¡ and WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish 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 expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to DALLAS PARRISH for twenty years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: 632 September 10, 1996 -"------~._~_.._.._~._-_._"-_..__.._._.__.~..-.~_..y_...~~.__._- -, - _. AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson None RESOLUTION 091096-3. c EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO HAROLD PALMER FOR TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Harold Palmer was first employed on May 14, 1969 in the General Services Department as a motor equipment operator I¡ and also served as a custodian¡ and WHEREAS, the delivery of Roanoke County services to its citizens is accomplished by dedicated employees such as Mr. Palmeri and WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer 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 expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to HAROLD PALMER for twenty-seven years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement. carried AYES: NAYS: On motion of Supervisor to adopt the resolution, and by the following recorded vote: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Eddy: (1) He thanked Supervisor Harrison for sending him a memorandum with a newspaper article on planning issues, and asked Ms. Allen to forward copies to the Planning commission. (2) He asked about the Trigon Demutualization. Diane Hyatt reported that the issue was passed by the stockholders. She has received notification from the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties that September 10,1996 633 the localities can change their election from stock to cash in the future. (3) He sent a memorandum to Mr. Hodge on the electronic village and asked for a report on the County's plans. Mr. Hodge will pass the information to MIS . Director Craig Hatmaker for a response. (4) He asked Mr. Mahoney about the policy manual. Mr. Mahoney responded that he met with Executive Secretary Mary Hicks to review recommendations by department directors, and it should be brought back to the Board in several weeks. (5) He asked about the proposed policy for funding travel expenses for youth sports and other groups. Mr. Hodge responded that the proposed policy will be reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission and then brought back to the Board. (6) He suggested contacting the federal legislators regarding flow control regulations. (7) He read Senior Assistant County Attorney Joe Obenshain's memorandum from the Board Reading File regarding the swimming pool ordinance and was pleased that there had been no complaints. He requested that future responses such as this be included in the agenda under Reports. supervisor Minnix: (1) He asked for assistance from Arnold Covey regarding some drainage trouble spots. (2) He asked Mr. Hodge about his request to contact the adjacent localities to start a regional firing range. Mr. Hodge responded that staff has been meeting with the other localities and he should bring back a report to the Board within the next several meetings. (3) He thanked Jeff Echols and the Virginia Department of 634 September 10, 1996 -~-~ - .. -' -- - .- ------- - -_.,~~,->-~ -~_._. .. . .~ Transportation for the road improvements to Colonial Avenue near the new Harris Teeter grocery store. (4) He expressed appreciation to Beth Poff for her work with Mill Mountain Zoo. Supervisor Harriso~: (1) He advised that he was also pleased with the work on the regional firing range. ~ (2) He attended a meeting of the Brushy Mountain civic League and thanked Gary Robertson for his presentation on water lines, and suggested that a report be presented to other civic leagues. Gary Robertson updated the Board on the Clearbrook sewer line. S'Qpervisor Nickens: (1) At the last meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Gordon presented her request for improvements at Ft Lewis Elementary and he was pleased that she reported that the VDOT road improvements will be limited to only road widening at the entrance at a cost of $9,000. (2) He a$ked Mr. Mahoney to bring back a report on the Moose Lodge litigation. supervisor Johnson: (1) He thanked the staff for their work on the United Way luncheon. (2) He announced that the joint retreat with the School Board is tentatively scheduled for October 6. He asked Ms. Allen to finalize the details and report back to Board. (3) He received material from Ms. Allen on the Board retreat and recommended a work session with staff. He asked Mr. Hodge to schedule this for October 8, 1996. (4) He received a letter from Mayor Bowers advising that the Roanoke City staff did not recommend participation in the low band radio system. Supervisors Eddy and Johnson both recommended looking at September 10, 1996 QS participation from other localities and VDOT. (5) He received a memorandum from Terry Harrington on the Edgebrook Road Special Use Permit request which was tabled on September 24, 1996. He advised that he was not ready to remove this item from table. .He asked Mr. Mahoney to inform Mr. Harrington that no decision should be made until there is further discussion on non-profit tax exempt organizations locating in County. IN RE: REPORTS Supervisor Minnix moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. k General Fund Unappropriated Balance ~ capital Fund unappropriated Balance ~ Board contingency Fund ~ Report on status of comprehensive Plan IN RE: WORK SESSIONS k Revisions to (Tim the Public/Private Gubala. Economic Partnership Development policy. Director) It was the consensus of the Board to continue this work session to September 24, 1996. Supervisor Eddy's memorandum on the policy will be forwarded to Mr. Hodge and the other members were also asked to forward their comments. 636 September 10,1996 ------_...~.~,._--'--_.~._~,._~_._---_. - -,_._~ - ~ Joint Work Session with American Electric Power on the proposed Cloverdale-wyominq 765 KV Transmission Line Project. t Terry McMahan. American Electric Power) The work sessions began at 4:45 P.M. Mr. Hodge explained that the Board needed an update on this project, especially because of the Forestry Service's preference that the transmission line not cross their land which resulted in concerns expressed from County citizens that it would cross private land. Terry McMahan, Roanoke District Manager, introduced Ron Poff, Project Coordinator. Mr. Poff reviewed the history of the project since 1990 and updated the Board on recent actions. In 199'5., the Virginia SCC issued an interim order that there was a compelling need for additional electrical service. They also requested additional information on how the lines would be used and directed AEP to look at alternative routes. These were accomplished in March of 1996. In April, they filed their last report with the SCC. In May 1996, the U. S. Parks Service issued a statement that recommended that the proposed power line not be permitted across the New River scenic area designated for study as a proposed route. On June 18, the U. S. Forest Service held a news conference to release their environmental impact statement which resul ted in the decision that the line will not be allowed to September 10, 1996 637 cross federal land. AEP is holding public comment meetings until October 7. He presented a chart of the AEP service areas showing that while the population has remained flat, customers and electrical usage has increased 122%. If they don't get the transmission line, this area could experience rolling blackouts. Mr. Poff explained that one corridor is· no longer under consideration because it would go across federal property. Mr. McMahan advised that the line is estimated to cost $250 million, but a generation alternative would cost in the billions. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4 :45 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to go into Executive Session following the work sessions pursuant to the Code of Virginia section 2.1-344 A (3) acquisition of property by the city of Roanoke for public purposes; (5) to discuss location of a prospective business or industry; (7) to discuss specif ic legal matter, namely proposed street closing; and (3) disposition of public property, well lot. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 638 September 10, 1996 - R-091096-4 The Executive Session began at 5:53 p.m. At 6:58 p.m.,· Supervisor Johnson moved to return to open session and adopt the certification Resolution. The motion was car~ied by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson NAYS: None RESOLUTION 091096-4 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened an executive 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 executive 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 executive meeting which this certification resolution applies, and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified ih the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of certification Resolution, vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisor Johnson to adopt the and carried by the following recorded Supervisors Eddy, Minnix, Harrison, Nickens, Johnson None IN RE: ADJOURNMENT September 10, 1996 639 - At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned to September 13, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. for a "Change of Command" ceremony for the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department. Submitted by, Approved.by, 'P?~/o,I. ~~ Mary H. 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