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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
September 12, 1995
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met
this day at the Brambleton Center, 3738 Brambleton Avenue, this being
the second Tuesday, and the first regularly scheduled meeting of the
month of September, 1995.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Minnix called the meeting to order at 3: 05 p.m.
The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Vice Chairman
Edward G. Kohinke, Sr., Supervisors Lee B. Eddy,
Bob L. Johnson,
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Supervisor Harry C. Nickens
.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
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The invocation was given by John M. Chambliss, Jr.,
Assistant Administrator. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by
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all present.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Minnix advised that Supervisor Nickens would
be unable to attend the meeting and has requested that any action
regarding the issuance of general obligation school bonds or
support of improvements to Bent Mountain Road (Route 221) be
postponed until the September 26, 1995 meeting.
Supervisor Eddy added an Executive Session item
regarding appointments to the Urban Partnership Board.
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PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
h Introduction of exchanqe visitors from OÞole.
Poland and briefing of their activities while in
the United States.
Mr. Hodge introduced the members of the delegation from
Opole, Poland: Leszek Pogan, Mayor, City of Opole; Andrzej
Namyslo, Chairman, Opole City council; Grazyna Frister, Opole
ci ty Administrator; and Zbigniew Bartkiewiez, Center for Local
Democracy, Translator. Chairman Minnix presented them with
honorary citizen certificates and a Roanoke County flag.
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IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
h ProÞosal
to change refuse
collection route
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schedules.
Director)
(William Rand.
General Services
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Mr. Rand reported that approximately 23,100 households
are now receiving automated collection service which was phased
in beginning in 1988. with each phase staff attempted to
allocate resources evenly throughout the County which resulted in
an inefficient collection schedule with trucks and personnel
spread through the County. The schedule also required tremendous
drive time for foremen as well as those crews attempting to
provide backup assistance. Mr. Rand advised that the proposed
schedule would make better use of resources and only affect those
homes receiving automated service. Backup capability and
supervisory support will be increased by concentrating all
vehicles in one collection area, and the number of backup
vehicles is increased by one. Approximately 9,900 automated
households will be affected by the change, but only 900 will move
more than one day.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
that in addition to other education options, a letter should be
sent to every household in Roanoke County regarding the changes
so that they will be aware of them.
In response to a question from Supervisor Johnson
,regarding maintenance of trucks on a possible second shift, Mr.
Hodge advised they are still discussing this issue with the
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school administration.
Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the change effective
October 16, 1995. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
None
Supervisor Nickens
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Request for funds
Board Meetinq Room.
Relations Director)
for video equiÞment for the
(Anne Marie Green. Community
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, Ms. Green reported that in the past it has been
difficult for the audience and the media at Board meetings to see
video tapes or the visual presentations made by the speakers at
the podium. It is now possible to install three television
monitors in the room along with a video player so that everyone
at the meeting can view them. The cost for three monitors and
related equipment is $3900, with funding available in the grant
received from Booth Communications as part of the recent
franchise agreement.
Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the funding. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: Supervisor Kohinke
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ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
~ Request for aÞÞroÞriation and donation of funds to
the
Industrial
DeveloÞment
Authority
for
relocation of Rusco Windows of Roanoke. Inc.
(Timothv Gubala. Economic DeveloÞment Director)
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Mr. Gubala advised that Rusco window Company has
announced the location of its new manufacturing facility in
Roanoke County.
The County has committed to provide incentives
to assist Rusco in the development of its site at Valley
TechPark. Funds in the amount of $127,500 need to be donated to
the Industrial Development Authority to assist this effort. The
funds are for $120,000 toward site development costs and $7,500
for legal, surveying and recordation fees.
In response to a question from Supervisor Minnix, Mr.
Gubala advised that the company will employ a total of" 80
employees with 25 new positions over the next several years.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve the funding. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 91295-3 APPROVING REQUEST OF THE
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR APPROPRIATION AND
DONATION OF FUNDS
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, and the Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke
County, Virginia, (IDA), desire to promote and encourage the
economic development of Roanoke County, Virginia, and the Roanoke
Valley by retaining employment opportunities within the Roanoke
Valley, in order to provide for increased employment and
corporate investment in the County; and
WHEREAS, this increased employment and investment
constitutes a valid public purpose for the expenditure of public
funds; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to support these economic
development efforts of the IDA by donating public funds to the
IDA in accordance with the provisions of Section 15.1-511.1 of
the Code of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the sum of $127,500 is hereby appropriated
and donated to the Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke
County and that this appropriation of public funds be made from
the county' s unappropriated balance
2. That this appropriation and donation to the IDA is
made for the following economic development purpose:
a. To contribute $120,000 towards site
development costs on an approximate 13 acre site in' Valley
TechPark which is being donated to Rusco Windows of Roanoke, Inc.
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b. For payment of an estimated $7,500 in legal,
surveying and recordation fees associated with the subdivision of
the 13 acre site and its transaction between the Authority and
Rusco Windows of Roanoke, Inc.
3. That the appropriate' officers or agents of the
County are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions as
may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this resolution,
and all actions taken by such officers and agents in connection
with this transaction are hereby ratified and confirmed
4. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately.
On motion of Supervisor Kohinke to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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Ordinance authorizinq quitclaim and release of a
water and sanitary sewer easement within
boundaries of Monet Drive. and located between Lot
1 of the Gardens of Cotton Hill. section 1. and
Tract 1. ÞroÞerty of Strauss Construction
CorÞoration. (Arnold Covey. Engineering &
InsÞections Director)
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Mr. Covey advised that in 1993, Roanoke County retained
from Norma Jean Sigmon a 20 foot water and sewer easement for the
development of the County's south loop water transmission line.
Strauss Construction purchased the property for a single family
residential subdivision, and subdivided the property known as
section 1. The 20 foot water and sanitary sewer easements lies
within section 1 and is beneath Monet Drive. In order for Monet
Drive to be accepted into the VDOT secondary road system, VDOT
requires that the right-of-way be free and clear of any third
party rights or encumbrances. The proposed ordinance would
authorize the County to execute the necessary documents for quit-
claim, release the easement within the boundaries of Monet Drive, I
and would be effective for so long as the subject section of
Monet Drive is used as part of the public street or highway
system.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve the first reading
and set the second reading for September 26, 1995. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
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Ordinance declarinq a Þarcel of real estate to be
surplus and acceÞtinq offers for sale of same.
namelY the Leslie well lot. (Paul Mahoney. County
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Attorney)
Mr. Mahoney advised that the County has received an
offer for the Leslie well lot that is within the . independent
appraisal. The identity of the offeror and amount will be
presented at the second reading of the ordinance.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading
and set the second reading for September 26, 1995. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
h Ordinance declarinq several þarcels of real estate
to be sur~lus and acceÞtinq offers for the sale of
same, namely the Wheeler well lot. (Paul
Mahoney. County Attorney)
Mr. Mahoney advised that the offer was $2500 less than
the appraised value, but the offeror requested that the offer be
brought to the Board for consideration. It was the consensus of
the Board not to accept the offer.
.L. Ordinance authorizinq the vacation of a 12-foot
sanitary sewer line easement located at 5210
s~rinqlawn Avenue. (Gary Robertson. utility
Director)
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Mr. Robertson reported that the 12 foot wide sanitary
sewer easement was dedicated to Roanoke County in 1960. In 1977
the original sewer line was replaced and a new 20 foot wide sewer
easement was obtained.
David N. and Tamera L. Monroe have
requested that the Board of Supervisors vacate the portion of the
12 foot sanitary sewer line. easement so that they may build a
garage~in their backyard. All costs associated with the vacation
will be the responsibility of the petitioners.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix I
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
ORDINANCE 91295-4 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF
A 12-FOOT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT
8, BLOCK 1, MAP OF SPRINGLAWN, AT 5210
SPRINGLAWN AVENUE
WHEREAS, by Deed dated February 11, 1960, and recorded
in the Clerk's Off ice of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County,
Virginia, in Deed Book 647, page 476, John A. Slovensky conveyed
to the Roanoke County Sanitation Department, (predecessor in
title to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia), a
sewer line easement, twelve feet (12') in width, across a tract
of land owned by Mr. Slovensky, in connection with the sewer
system to serve Springlawn Subdivision; and,
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WHEREAS, John A. Slovensky, subsequently subdivided and
developed said tract of land into Springlawn Subdivision, as
shown upon the plat dated February 19, 1960, made by T. P.
Parker, of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office, in Plat Book
4, page 49; and,
WHEREAS, by deed of easement dated July 14, 1977, and
recorded in Deed Book 1074, page 655, a new sewer line easement
twenty feet (20') in width was conveyed to the Roanoke County
Public Service Authority (predecessor in title to the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors); and,
WHEREAS, use of the twelve foot (12' ) sanitary sewer
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line and easement has been abandoned and the twenty foot (20')
sewer easement was and currently is used to provide service in
the area; and,
WHEREAS, the petitioners, David N. Monroe and Tamera L.
Monroe, husband and wife, are the current owners of Lot 8, Block
1, Map of Springlawn; and,
WHEREAS, the petitioners have requested that the Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, vacate the twelve
foot (12') sanitary sewer easement located on said lot; and,
WHEREAS, the vacation will be accomplished without cost
to the County and meets the requirements of the utility
Department.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
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1. That pursuant to the provisions of section 18.04
of the Roanoke County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of
real estate can be authorized only by ordinance. A first
reading of this ordinance was held on August 22, 1995; and a
second reading was held on September 12, 1995; and,
2. That pursuant to the provisions of section 16.01
of the Charter of Roanoke County, the subject real estate
(easement) is hereby declared to be surplus and the nature of the
interest in real estate renders it unavailable for other pUblic
uses; and,
3. That the 12' sanitary sewer easement (Deed Book
647, page 476) across Lot 8, Block I, Map of Springlawn, in the II
Cave Spring Magisterial District, owned by David ~. Monroe and
Tamera L. Monroe, husband and wife, be, and hereby is, vacated;
and,
4. That, as a condition to the adoption of this
ordinance, all costs and expenses associated herewith, including
but not limited to, recordation of documents, shall be the
responsibility of the petitioners, David N. Monroe and Tamera L.
Monroe, or their successors or assigns; and,
5. That the county Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute such documents and take such actions as may be
necessary to accomplish this vacation, all of which shall be on
form approved by the County Attorney.
6. That this ordinance shall be effective on the date
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of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Kohinke to adopt the ordinance,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnsonì Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
~ ordinance authorizinq conveyance of an easement to
AÞÞalachian Power ComÞany for electric service
across Vinyard Park II.
(Paul Mahoney. County
Attorney)
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There was no discussion.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to
adopt the ordinance.
The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
ORDINANCE 91295-5 AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT
TO APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE
ACROSS VINYARD PARK II PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, soccer fields and related facilities are being
developed on property owned by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors, located in the City of Roanoke, known as Vinyard
Park II; and,
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WHEREAS, Appalachian Power Company (APCO) requires a
right of way for an overhead line or lines and related
improvements across Vinyard Park II to provide electric service
for irrigation of the soccer fields, as shown on APCO Drawing No.
R-3134, dated July 5, 1995; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed right of way will serve the
interests of the pUblic and is necessary for the public health,
safety, and welfare of citizens of the county of Roanoke.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of section 18.04
of the Roanoke County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of II .
real estate can be authorized only by ordinance. A first
reading of this ordinance was held on August 22, 1995; and a
second reading was held on September 12, 1995.
2. That pursuant to the provisions of section 16.01
of the Charter of Roanoke County, the interests in real estate to
be conveyed are hereby declared to be surplus, and are hereby
made available for other public uses by conveyance to Appalachian
Power Company for the provision of electrical service in
connection with development of soccer fields at Vinyard Park II.
3. That donation of a right-of-way for an overhead
line(s) and related improvements across Vinyard Park II to
provide electric service for irrigation of the soccer fields, as I
shown on APCO Drawing No. R-3134, dated July 5, 1995, to
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Appalachian Power Company is hereby authorized.
4. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute such documents and take such further actions as may be
necessary to accomplish'this conveyance, all of which shall be on
form approved by the County Attorney.
5. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from
the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Kohinke to adopt the ordinance,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
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Supervisor Nickens
~ Ordinance authorizinq transfer of cable television
franchise from Booth American ComÞany to Booth
Communications
Virqinia.
of
Inc.
(JoseÞh
Obenshain. Sr. Assistant County Attorney)
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Mr. Obenshain advised that this ordinance is necessary
because Booth American Company changed its corporate structure
and formed a subsidiary named Booth Communications of Virginia,
Inc. to own and operate Salem Cable TV.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
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None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
ORDINANCE 91295-6 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM BOOTH
AMERICAN COMPANY TO BOOTH COMMUNICATION OF
VIRGINIA, INC.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2308, adopted May 22, 1979,
the County of Roanoke granted unto Booth American Company of
Detroit, Michigan, doing business as Salem Cable TV, a franchise
to operate a community antenna/cable television (CATV) system,
which franchise ordinance requires the approval of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Roanoke to any transfer or sale of
its franchise rights by Booth American Company; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 102594-12, adopted October 25,
1994, the County of Roanoke granted unto Booth American Company
of Detroit, Michigan, doing business as Salem Cable TV, an
extension of the term of this franchise for a term of five (5)
years; and
WHEREAS, Booth American Company has formed Booth
Communications of Virginia, Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary
corporation for the purpose of owning and operating Salem Cable
TV in the franchise area of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held
on August 22, 1995, and the second reading was held on September
12,1995.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the
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County of Roanoke, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the assignment of the cable television
franchise granted to Booth American Company by Ordinance 102594-
12 and of the Cable Television Franchise Agreement dated October
28, 1994, to its wholly owned subsidiary, Booth Communications of
Virginia, Inc. is approved.
2. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute such agreements, including a Guaranty of Performance,
with Booth American Company to carry into effect this transfer
all upon such form as shall be approved by the County Attorney.
3. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after
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On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING
~ Public Hearinq and AdoÞtion of Resolution
authorizinq the issuance of $2,500,000 qeneral
obliqation school bonds to finance certain caÞital
Þro;ects for school ÞurÞoses. (Dr. Deanna Gordon.
School SuÞerintendent)
II Dr. Gordon presented the report, and advised that the
School Board has expressed support to move forward with the
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renovations to Cave Spring Junior High School. She indicated
that she was aware that the Board of Supervisors would prefer
recei ving the consultant's report on southwest County schools
before making a decision, but that Cave Spring Junior High School
will be used for at least five more years. School Board member
Buck Mitchell advised that these renovation have been requested
as far back as 1990. School Board Chairman Jerry Canada also
requested that the Board adopt the resolution.
Finance Director Diane Hyatt advised that in order to
participate in the fall 1995 bond sale, a resolution must be
adopted by September 18; otherwise the County will have to wait
until the spring of 1996 to participate. II
Ms. Mary Nasca, Cave Spring Junior High School PTA
President, 5013 Upland Game Road, Roanoke, spoke in support of
the issuance of the bonds. She explained that Cave Spring Junior
High School will be the last school in the County to be air
conditioned and receive upgraded electrical wiring. She
described the overheated conditions that the students and
teachers had to cope with during the school day.
In response to questions from the supervisors, Ms.
Hyatt advised that the costs will increase by $1 million if the
County waits because of changes to the building code. Architect
Ron Martin explained that the specifications are based on the
1990 building code and if the County waits, the 1993 building
code will be used which is more restrictive.
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In response to questions from Supervisor Eddy, Mr.
Mahoney advised that it was legal to lend the School Board funds
if the Supervisors chose not to go forward with the literary
loans, and Mr. Hodge advised that he would support lending the
money from the County to the School Board for the renovations
until the spring 1996 bond sale.
Chairman Minnix announced that Supervisor Nickens had
requested that this item be postponed to September 26 since he
could not attend this meeting. Supervisor Eddy moved to postpone
action until September 26, 1995. The motion was defeated by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
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Supervisors Eddy
NAYS:
Supervisors JOhnson, Kohinke, Minnix
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
Supervisors Eddy, Kohinke and Johnson advised that they
could not support this issue at this time.
Supervisor Minnix
announced that he supported the renovations because it may take
years to build a new high school and close the junior high
school.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the resolution
authorizing $2.5 million general obligation school bonds. The
motion was defeated by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Minnix
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
h community Corrections Resources Board
Ms. Allen, Clerk to the Board, was asked to contact Jim
Phipps about the membership and if the CCRB structure has nòt
been revised, to delete the appointment from future agendas.
.L. Industrial DeveloÞment Authority
Supervisor Kohinke nominated Carole Brackman to serve a
four-year term which will expire September 26, 1999.
~ Hiqhway and Transportation Safety Commission
Mr. Mahoney was asked to find a legal appointee.
~ Urban PartnershiÞ Board
Supervisor Johnson moved to appoint Steve Musselwhite
and Tobie Eaton after discussion in Executive Session. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
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NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
R-91295-7. R-91295-7.b. R-91295-7.c, R-91295-7.d
Supervisor Johnson moved to
adopt
the
Consent
Resolution after comments on Items 2 and 3.
The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
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ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 91295-7 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
of Supervisors for September 12, 1995, 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 4, inclusive, as follows:
1.
Approval of Minutes for August 15, 1995, and
August 22, 1995.
2. Acceptance and appropriation of a grant from the
Trust Fund of the Comprehensive Services Act.
3. Adoption of resolutions acknowledging support and
. approval of the closures of the Virginia
Department of Transportation's Secondary Road
Projects:
a. Cresthill Drive
b. Colonial Avenue
c. Clearwater Avenue
4. Request for approval of raffle permit from the
Clearbrook Elementary School P.T.A.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized
and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of sa~d
items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to
this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the Consent
Resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy,
Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 91295-7.b APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CRESTHILL
DRIVE, ROUTE 1658, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPLACING AN
EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURE AS OUTLINED IN THE
SECONDARY SIX YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-2000.
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation is
replacing an existing drainage structure with a new bridge and
improve the approaches on State Route 1658 (Cresthill Drive) in
the vicinity of its intersection with State Route 1664 (Kirkwood
Drive), as detailed on the approved Secondary six Year Plan, and,
WHEREAS, to hasten the construction of this drainage I
structure and minimize construction costs it is preferred that
the section of State Route 1658 near the intersection of State
Route 1664 be closed to traffic for the duration of the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Virginia Department of
Transportation to close State Route 1658 to traffic:; for the
duration of the project, approximately 120 contract days.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
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RESOLUTION 91295-7.c APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF COLONIAL
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AVENUE, STATE ROUTE 687/720, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING THE VERTICAL SIGHT DISTANCE AT THE
INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTE 687 (PENN FOREST BOULEVARD)
AND STATE ROUTE 1620 (HAZEL DRIVE) AS OUTLINED IN THE
SECONDARY SIX YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-2000.
WHEREAS, the '-Virginia Department of Transportation is
reconstructing a section of State Route 687/720 (Colonial Avenue)
between its intersection with State Route 687 (Penn Forest
Boulevards) to improve the vertical sight distance at state Route
1620 (Hazel Drive) and 687.
WHEREAS, to hasten the reconstruction of this section
of road and minimize construction costs it is preferred that the
section of State Route 687/720 near the intersection of State
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Route 687 and 1620 be closed to through traffic for the duration
of the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Virginia Department of
Transportation to close State Route 687/720 to through traffîc
from June 15, 1996, through August 30, 1996.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 91295-7.d APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF
CLEARWATER AVENUE, STATE ROUTE 1861, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REPLACING AND UPGRADING AN EXISTING BRIDGE AS OUTLINED
IN THE SECONDARY SIX YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-
2000.
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WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation is
replacing an existing bridge and improving the approaches on
State Route 1861 (Clearwater Avenue) in the vicinity of its
intersection with State Route 1862 (Austin Avenue) to improve a
substandard drainage structure as outlined in the current six
Year Secondary six Year Plan.
WHEREAS, to hasten the construction of this drainage
structure and to minimize costs it is preferred that the section
of State Route 1861 near the intersection of State Route 1862 be
closed to through traffic for the duration of the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Virginia Department of
Transportation to close State Route 1861 for the duration of the
project, approximately 150 contract days.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
SuÞervisor Johnson: He asked about the intersection of
Old Hollins and Plantation Roads and when the proj ect will be
complete. Mr. Hodge advised that the stoplight should be
operable in 30 to 45 days. Engineering Director Arnold Covey was
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asked to check on when the improvements should be complete.
Supervisor Kohinke: (1) He asked about the status of
the proposed rezonings for industrial development purposes. Mr.
Hodge advised that they are evaluating the various parcels and
the number under consideration has been reduced from 45 to 30.
Mr. Hodge emphasized that the process is voluntary and that the
land will only be rezoned with the owner's agreement.
'SuÞervisor Eddy: (1) He asked about responses that
have been received to the letter that Chairman Minnix wrote
regarding the formation of a proposed Regional Council of
Governments. Chairman Minnix has received only one response from
Mayor Bowers , City of Roanoke. (2) He asked whether Roanoke
County will consider the model BPOL ordinance recommended by
VACo/VML. Mr. Mahoney advised that staff is meeting to review
the model ordinance and that he will probably bring it to the
Board in October. (3) He expressed appreciation to Congressman
Goodlatte for his work ,on the cellular tower legislation, and
asked if anyone had written to our legislators. Mr. Mahoney
responded affirmatively, and said that he would provide copies of
the letter. (4) He announced that an Organ and Tissue Donation
Commission meeting is scheduled and complimented Mary Allen for
getting the commission going. (5) He asked about the proposed
work sessions on: (a) Vehicle Replacement Policy. Mr. Hodge
advised that the work session will be held on October 10, 1995.
(b) Policy for Athletic Fields. Mr. Hodge advised that the Parks
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and Recreation Advisory Commission are working on this. (c)
Stormwater Detention Ponds. Mr. Mahoney is bringing a proposed
ordinance to the Board on September 26, 1995. (6) He asked
about the status of the debarment proceedings with Wayne
Engineering. Mr. Mahoney advised that he is working on a
solution and that he hopes to bring it back to the September 26,
1995 meeting. (7) He asked why it will take until next spring
to replace Fire and Rescue Chief after Chief Tommy Fuqua's
retirement. Mr. Hodge advised that the entire process will take
that long in order to conduct a national search for a candidate.
suÞervisor Minnix: He announced that he is now working
as an air traffic controller at the Lynchburg Airport. II
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the
following reports, after discussion of Item 2. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote with Supervisor Nickens absent.
h General Fund UnaÞÞroÞriated Balance
~ caÞital Fund UnaÞÞroÞriated Balance
~ Board Continqency Fund
~ Statement of revenues and exÞenditures - JulY 31.
1995.
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Water Pro;ect ReÞort
1995-96 Revenue Sharing allocations for Drimary
and secondary road funds.
ReÞort on Sprinq Hollow Reservoir water quality
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monitorinq proqram and Suþplemental Aeration
SYstem.
IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:55 p.m., Supervisor Eddy moved to go into
Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-
344 A (1) Discussion of appointments to the Urban Partnership.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
R-91295-8
At 7: 08 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to return to
Open Session and adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS TO URBAN PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Supervisor Johnson moved to appoint Steve Musselwhite
and Tobie Eaton to the Urban Partnership. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisor~ Johnson, KOhinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 91295-8 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 I
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 in the motion convening the executive meeting were
heard, discussed or considered by the Board of supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to
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recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Eddy, Minnix
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
h PUblic Hearinq and adoÞtion of a resolution in
suÞÞort of imÞrovements to Bent Mountain Road
(Route 221) as outlined in the current Primary six
Year Construction Plan adopted by the
Commonwealth's Transportation Board. (Elmer HOdqe.
County Administrator and/or Arnold Covey.
Enqineerinq & InsÞections Director)
Mr. Hodge presented an overview of the proj ect. He
reported that the study to improve Route 221 began in 1974. The
first phase was improvement from the Roanoke City line to Route
419, and the second phase was improvement from Route 419 to
Coleman Road. The third phase will be from Coleman Road to Old
Mill Road. VDOT is recommending continued study of two
corridors, one to the north which generally follows the existing
road, and one to the south of the current road known as Corridor
C. He advised there was pros and cons to either corridor and
that staff recommended continued study of both corridors.
Jeff EChols, Resident Engineer wi th VDOT, explained
that a corridor as described in road improvements means a wide
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swath, not a single line. He advised that it would cost more to
study both corridors, but the cost would not double.
The following citizens spoke regarding the proposed
corridors.
1. Gordon Saul. 7409 Marie Drive, Roanoke,
represented the Back Creek civic Leaque and expressed support for
VDOT's recommendation to look at two corridors.
2. Binq Grindle, 5513 Coleman Road, S. w. supported
the "c" or South corridor.
3. David Cox, 8455 Martins Creek Road, supported
improvements in the existinq road bed.
4 . Robert Horner, 7077 Holl V Berrv Road. supported I
improvements in the existinq road bed only.
5. Roberta Bonderant, P. O. Box 44, supported
improvements in the existinq road bed only.
6. Sue Hart, 5815 Bent Mountain Road, expressed
support for Corridor "C".
7. Gary Oberlender, 7448 Lawrence Lane, supported
improvements to the existinq road bed.
8. Roqer Vest, 7892 Five Oaks Road spoke on behalf of
the Back Creek Fire and Rescue and supported VDOT's
recommendation to study both corridors.
9. Molly G. Kelly, 6432 Poaqe Valley Road Ext..
supported improvements to the existinq road bed onlY.
10. Veronica VanDeventer, 7793 Bent Mountain Road,
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spoke in support of improvements to the existinq road bed.
1l. Jan Dowlinq, 3126 Garst Cabin Drive, spoke in
support of the existinq road bed.
12. Emilie Owen, 6520 Corntassel Road, spoke in
support of the existinq road bed.
13. Robert France,
Roanoke Valley Preservation
Foundation, exprðssed concern about preservinq the Harris
Homestead and other historical properties.
14. Dee w. Pincock. 6750 Ivey Mountain Drive, stated
that recommendations made should take into account what will be
needed in 15 years, with Corridor C the most practical.
15. Paula Bittinqer, 10325 Tinslev Lane, advised she
was a member of the citizens Advisory Committee and supported
improvements in the existinq road bed.
16. steve strauss, 2776 Bobolink Lane, spoke in
support of the existinq road bed.
17. Wes Sowder, 6989 Poaqe Valley Road Ext., sUPPorted
improvements usinq corridor C.
18. Arthur L. Kraus, 5854 Lost Mountain Road, felt
that VDOT should make the decision and stick to it.
19. Howard T. Ward. 7005 Hollyberry Circle, presented
another optional corridor. and requested that it be considered.
20. victoria Ainsworth-Ray felt that the lonq term
effects of the options should be studied.
21. Henry D. Greqory. 6583 Pencheck Circle, spoke in
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support of corridor C, C-2 or B.
22. Brent Riley, 2255 Grandin Road,' supported the
existinq road bed and then only studyinq Corridor C if there are
problems with the existinq road bed.
23. Betty Via, 5912 Bent Mountain Road, spoke in
support of Corridor C.
24. Jim Brock, 7188 HollYberry Road, supported
improvements to the existinq road bed.
25. Charles E. White, 5741 Ran Lynn Drive, supported
Corridor C.
26. Zeke Barlow, 6542 Old Mill Road. Friends of the
Parkway, supported improvements to the existinq road bed.
27. Anna Krochalis, 9528 Patterson Drive. sUPt'orted
improvements to the existinq road bed.
28. Jerry Grindle, Coleman Road. supported Corridor C.
29. Terri Rosette. 7806 Forest Edqe Drive. supported
the "No Build" option.
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Chairman Minnix advised that Supervisor Nickens had
requested that the vote be postponed until september 26, because
he was unable to attend this meeting. There was no consensus of
the Board to postpone action until September 26, 1995, at
Supervisor Nickens' request.
Supèrvisors Eddy and Kohinke advised that they
supported the study of both proposed routes by VDOT. Supervisors
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Johnson and Minnix advised that they supported improvements to
the existing road bed only.
Supervisor Minnix moved to support the existing
alignment and that no additional corridors will be studied. The
motion resulted in a tie by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix
NAYS:
Supervisor Kohinke, Eddy
ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens
Mr. Mahoney advised that, according to the state code,
a tie vote when all members are not present carries the issue
over to the next meeting for another vote when all of the members
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1995.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:35 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn. The
motion carried by a unanimous voice vote with Supervisor Nickens
absent.
Submitted by,
Approved by,
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Clerk to the Board
F. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix
Chairman
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