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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
June 14, 1994
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 tha month
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of June, 1994.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. The
roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lee B. Eddy, Vice Chairman Edward G.
KOhinke, Sr., Supervisors Bob L. Johnson, H. Odell
"Fuzzy" Minnix, Harry C. Nickens
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
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The invocation was given by the Reverend George
Pearson, Southview United Methodist Church. The Pledge of
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Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Eddy added: (1) Request for additional
Compensation Board funded positions for the Sheriff and Clerk of
Circuit Court; and (2) Executive Session item, an appointment to
the Virginia Western Community College Board.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS
AND AWARDS
.L. RecoC/ni tion of Diane Hyatt and Penny HodC/e for I
Achievement in Financial ReÐortinq for the 1993
ComÐrehensive Annual Financial ReÐort.
Chairman Eddy presented Diane Hyatt, Director of
Finance, and Penny Hodge, Financial Analyst, with a plaque and
certificate and congratulated them for this achievement.
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
~ AÐÐroval of Resolutions Reauestinq Joint Meetinqs
with four Roanoke Valley Governinq Bodies. (Elmer
C. Hodqe, County Administrator)
R-61494-1.a, R-61494-1.b, R-61494-1.c, R-61494-1.d
Mr. Hodge reported that this item was continued from
the May 24 meeting because several Board members expressed an
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interest in establishing a separate joint meeting
with each
governing body in the Roanoke Valley after new members take
office.
supervisor Nickens moved to approve the resolutions
with a change that would reflect that the request be sent to the
chief elected official from Chairman Eddy. The motion carried by
the fOllowing recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 61494-1.a REQUESTING A JOINT MEETING WITH
THE ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL
CONCERN
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WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke
have joined together to solve many community issues in a spirit
of mutual' cooperation; and
WHEREAS, recent examples of these cooperative efforts
include the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, the Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission, regional enforcement of vehicle
decal violations, a regional approach to library services, and
joint funding of regional projects such as the Virginia Explore
Park and the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau; and.
WHEREAS,
there are other issues that should be
addressed on a regional basis, and shared problem that can be
resol~ed by shared solutions; and
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WHEREAS,
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
wishes to look at additional areas where local governments can
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work together to provide a better quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
welcomes an opportunity to meet with other governing bodies in an
informal setting to share ideas and concerns about future
regional activities, including a format for each elected official
to express his or her views on the subject; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
intends to extend similar invitations to meet with other local
governing bodies in the Roanoke Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia extends an invitation to the Council of the City of
Roanoke to attend a joint meeting of both governing bodies at a
time after July 1, 1994 and a place that is mutually acceptable.
2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
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Mayor of the Roanoke City Council for consideration.
3. That, subject to a favorable response from the
Roanoke City Council, the Roanoke County Administrator is
directed to make the necessary arrangements for the joint meeting,
through the city Manager. On motion of Supervisor Nickens to
adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION 61494-1.b REQUESTING A JOINT MEETING WITH
THE BOTETOURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS
ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN
WHEREAS,
the county of Botetourt and the county of
Roanoke have joined together to solve many community issues in a
spirit of mutual cooperation; and
WHEREAS, recent examples of these cooperative efforts
include j oint economic development proj ects such as Tweeds and
Hanover
Direct;
membership
in
the
Economic
Development
Partnership; joint ownership of Read Mountain Fire & Rescue and
the Blue Ridge Library; and their strong support for Roanoke
County's All America City Award; and
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WHEREAS,
there are other issues that should be
addressed on a regional basis, and shared problem that can be
resolved by shared solutions; and
WHEREAS,
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
wishes to look at additional areas where local governments can
work together to provide a better quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS,
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
welcomes an opportunity to meet with other governing bodies in an
informal setting to share ideas and concerns about future
regional activities, including a format for each elected official
to express his or her views on the subject; and
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WHEREAS,
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
intends to extend similar invitations to meet with other local
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governing bodies in the Roanoke Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County I
Virginia extends an invitation to the Board of Supervisors of
Botetourt County to attend a j oint meeting of both governing
bodies at a time after July 1, 1994 and a place that is mutually
acceptable.
2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Botetourt County for
consideration.
3. That, subject to a favorable response from the
Botetourt County Board of Supervisors, the Roanoke County
Administrator is directed to make the necessary arrangements for
the joint meeting through the County Administrator.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt. the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 61494-1.c REQUESTING A JOINT MEETING WITH
THE SALEM CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL
CONCERN
WHEREAS, the City of Salem and the County of Roanoke
have joined together to solve many community issues in a spirit
of mutual cooperation; and
WHEREAS, recent examples of these cooperative efforts
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include membership in the Economic Development Partnership;
approval of an extraterritorial arrest agreement; regional
enforcement of decal violations; a regional approach to library
services; and joint provision of services such as Social
Services, VPI Extension services, and the Roanoke County/Salem
Jail; and
WHEREAS, there are other issues that should be
addressed on a regional basis, and shared problem that can be
resolved by shared solutions; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
wishes to look at additional areas where local governments can
work together to provide a better quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
welcomes an opportunity to meet with other governing bodies in an
informal setting to share ideas and concerns about future
regional activities, including a format for each elected official
to express his or her views on the subject; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
intends to extend similar invitations to meet with other local
governing bodies in the Roanoke Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County I
Virginia extends an invitation to the Council of the city of
Salem to attend a j oint meeting of both governing bodies at a
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time after July 1, 1994 and a place that is mutually acceptable.
2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Mayor of the Salem City Council for consideration.
3. That, subject to a favorable response from the
Salem City council, the Roanoke County Administrator is directed
to make the necessary arrangements for the joint meeting through
the city Manager.
On motion of
Supervisor Nickens to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 61494-1.d REQUESTING A JOINT MEETING WITH
VINTON TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN
WHEREAS, the Town of vinton and the County of Roanoke
have joined together to solve many community issues in a spirit
of mutual cooperation; and
WHEREAS, recent examples of these cooperative efforts
include membership in the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority and
Economic Development Partnership; regional enforcement of decal
violations; support for Explore Park; and an Emergency Services
Mutual Aid Agreement; and
WHEREAS,
there are other issues that should be
addressed on a regional basis, and shared problem that can be
resolved by shared solutions; and
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WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
wishes to look at additional areas where local governments can
work together to provide a better quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
welcomes an opportunity to meet with other governing bodies in an
informal setting to share ideas and concerns about future
regional activities, including a format for each elected official
to express his or her views on the subject; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
intends to extend similar invitations to meet with other local
governing bodies in the Roanoke Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia extends an invitation to the Council of the Town of
vinton to attend a joint meeting of both governing bodies at a
time after July 1, 1994 and a place that is mutually acceptable.
2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Mayor of the Vinton Town Council for consideration.
3. That, subject to a favorable response from the
vinton Town Council, the Roanoke County Administrator is directed
to make the necessary arrangements for the joint meeting through
the Town Manager.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
None
~ Request for AÐproval of the Reqional sewage
Treatment contract. (Paul M. Mahoney, County
Attorney)
Mr. Mahoney advised that the Board of Supervisors
approved in principle the proposed regional sewage treatment
contract on November 16, 1993. At that time, the Board directed
that the final revised version of the contract be returned to the
Board for approval.
He advised that there were two appendices that were not
included in the contract for Board review. These included the I
percentage allocation of capacity and interceptor lines and the
costs.
T:1e Board members advised that they wanted to review
the appendice~ before voting, and suggested that the issue be
continued to June 28. Several Board members also suggested a
special joint signing ceremony with all participating localities
attending.
Supervisor Nickens moved to postpone this item until
June 28, 1994. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Mahoney was directed to respond to questions from
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Request for AÐÐroval of proposals for VACo's 1995
Leqislative Proqram~ (Paul M. Mahoney. County
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Attorney)
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Mr. Mahoney advised that the Virginia Association of
Counties requested that counties present their legislative
proposals for the VACO legislative steering committees. Roanoke
County also develops its own proposals such as amendments to the
County charter. He presented three proposals to be included in
the VACo's legislative program: (1) Restoring full funding of HB
599; (2) Basing education disparity funding upon the localities'
abili ty to provide funds and their local efforts in support of
school funding; and (3) Restoring fringe benefit funding for
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Constitutional Officers.
Supervisor Eddy asked that the resolution be sent to
the Roanoke Valley legislators in addition to VACo.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the legislãtive
program and that copies of the resolution be sent to the Roanoke
Valley members of the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia
Association of Counties.
The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 61494-2 RECOMMENDING LEGISLATIVE
PROPOSALS TO THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES FOR THE 1995 SESSION OF THE VIRGINIA
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, has identified major legislative issues of state-wide
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concern to be considered by the 1995 session of the Virginia
General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the Board has recommended these issues to its
state-wide organization, the Virginia Association of Counties,
for consideration in the adoption of its legislative program; and
WHEREAS, the Board adopts this resolution as part of
the Legislative Program of Roanoke County for the 1995 session of
the Virginia General Assembly.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the following
legislative proposals are submitted to the Virginia Association
of Counties for consideration in its 1995 Legislative Program. I
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HB 599 funding
I. Level Funding for FY 96. The General Assembly
restored only $2.3 Million of the $6.6 Million in
HB 599 funding cut in the second year of the
biennium
II. The Department of Criminal Justice Services, with
representative local government officials, is
required to examine the current formula to
distribute HB 599 funding, and to issue a report
to the Governor and the General Assembly by
October 1, 1994.
III. Restoring this funding must be a top priority of
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VACo for the 1995 session of the Virginia General
Assembly.
Education
I. Disparity funding should be based not only upon
the number of students eligible for free or
reduced fee lunches, but also upon the locality's
local tax effort in support of education.
II. Disparity funding should be based upon the
composite index (which me~sures a locality's
relative fiscal ability, to provide its share of
the cost of a local school system that meets the
standards of quality) and the locality's local
effort in support of that school system.
Fringe Benefits for Constitutional Officers
I. The General Assembly did not restore funding for
constitutional officers' salary fringe benefits
for FY 1996 (SB 560, which did not pass, would
have increased sheriffs' fees to offset the fringe
benefit costs).
II. Restoring this funding must be a top priority for
VACo for the 1995 session of the General Assembly.
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That the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors is directed
to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Executive
Director of the Virginia Association of Counties.
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On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution
and send copies to the Roanoke Valley members of the General
Assembly and VACo, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
~ Request from the School Board for AÐÐroÐriation to
the 1994-95 Reqional SÐecial Education Fund. (Dr.
Eddie L. Kolb. Director of PUÐil Personnel
Services)
A-61494-3
Dr. Kolb reported that the County School Board is the
fiscal agent for the Regional Special Education Board, and that I
the budget for 1994/95 is $2,629,486. The program includes six
school divisions and serves autistic and severe/profoundly
disabled students.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the appropriation
of $2,629,486. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
None
~ Request to Include County and School Retirees in
the Roanoke County Dental Insurance Plan. (Diane
Hvatt. Finance Director)
Ms. Hyatt advised that the County has determined that
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retirees could be added to the County and School employee dental
insurance without changing the premiums for the 1994/95 fiscal
year. She requested authorization to add retirees to the plan
with the retirees paying 100% of the premium cost.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve inclusion of the
County and School retirees in the Dental Plan. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
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Request for AÐÐroval of Additional ComÐensation
Board Funded positions in Sheriff and Clerk of
Circuit Court Offices. (Elmer C. Hodqe, County
Administrator)
A-61494-5
Mr. Hodge advised that the Compensation Board had,
approved an additional position for the Clerk of Circuit Court's
office in 1993/94, but the funds were used for part-time help.
Circuit Court Clerk Steve McGraw is, now requesting that a full-
time position be added because there will be sufficient funds for
part-time positions in the 1994/95 budget. Mr. Hodge further
advised that the Sheriff's Office has received funding from the
Compensation Board for four temporary Corrections Officers and
one permanent cook. The total cost for ,the positions is $124,334
with the Compensation Board funding $89,753. The remaining funds
will be absorbed within the Sheriff's existing budget.
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Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the additional
positions. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE: REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
~ Request for Work session on JulY 26. 1994 to
discuss a Stormwater Detention POlicy.
It was the consensus of the Board to set this work
session for July 26, 1994.
Supervisor Johnson asked that all parties affected by
this proposed policy be notified including the homeowners
associations.
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IN RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance Amendinq and Reenactinq section 2 '£'-3.
Utility service Tax, of the Roanoke County code bv
providinq for the ImÐosition of the Consumer
Utility Tax on Cellular TeleÐhones. (Paul M.
Mahoney. County Attornev)
Mr. Mahoney advised that in 1994 the General Assembly
authorized local governments to tax cellular telephones and other
mobile telecommunications services in the same manner as other
utilities. The legislation authorized a 10% consumer utility tax
of- the first $30.00 of each cellular bill each month. Mr.
Mahoney explained that it was difficult to estimate the fiscal
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impact because local cellular companies have not separated their
customers by jurisdiction, which they are now attempting to do.
Mr. Mahoney further explained that the term "service address" is
the address that a customer uses when he or she signs up for the
service.
There were no citizens to speak on this issue.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the first reading with the
public hearing and second reading set for June 28, 1994. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
~ Ordinance Amendinq and Reenactinq Section 18-168
"Schedule of Charqes" of the Roanoke County Code
to Provide for an Increase in Base Charqes of
14.5% for Fiscal Year 1994-1995. an Increase in
Base Charqes of 25% for Fiscal Year 1995-1996. an
Increase in the Connection Fee to $1500.00, and to
Provide for certain Transition provisions to
ImÐlement Same. (Diane Hvatt. Director of Finance)
Mr. Hodge reported that the staff has been meeting with
the Homebuilders Association to develop an increase in sewer
rates to fund the County's share of the joint sewage treatment
plant. Staff is recommending the following: (1) a 14.5% sewer
rate increase on July 1, 1994 and a 25% increase on July 1, 1995.
The connection fee will increase from $500 to $1,000 effective
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September 1, 1994, and from $1,000 to $1,500 effective September
1, 1995. Staff also developed methods to assist the Homebuilders
Association in the conversion of the connection fee.
In response to a question from Superviscr Minnix,
Finance Director Diane Hyatt advised that there is a 20 year debt
on the treatment plant so the increases will last 20 years.
Supervisor Eddy made suggested changes to the language in the
proposed ordinance before the public hearing and second reading.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve the first reading
with the public hearing and second reading set for June 28, 1994.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy II
NAYS: None
h Ordinance Extendinq the Franchise of Boothe
American COmÐany D/B/A Salem Cable TV t~ OÐerate a
Cable Television System in Roanoke County for a
Period of 120 Days. (JoseÐh Obenshain. Senior
Assistant County Attorney)
Mr. Mahoney advised that negotiations are underway for
a new franchise agreement with Salem Cable TV. Conclusion of an
agreement on the terms have been delayed because of the demands
created by recent cable rate regulations issued by the F. C. C.
Staff is therefore requesting an extension of the franchise for
120 days.
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There were no citizens to speak on this issue.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve the first reading with the
public hearing and second reading set for June 28, 1994. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
~ Ordinance Authorizinq the Vacation of a Portion of
an Existinq 20-Foot Sanitary Sewer Easement and to
Accept a Relocated Portion of Same Easement.
Located on Lot 1. Block 2. section 1, Lakeland
Farms. (Garv Robertson. utility Director)
There was no discussion and there were no citizens to
speak on this issue. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the
first reading with the public hearing and second reading set for
June 28, 1994. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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~ Ordinance Authorizinq Acquisition of Necessarv
Easements to Construct the Hollins Road Water Line
Extension. (Garv Robertson. utility Director)
Supervisor Eddy asked why the water line could not be
constructed in the road right-of-way. Mr. Robertson responded
that the shoulder was too small and it would be dangerous because
of the traffic.
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There were no citizens present to speak on this issue.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading with the
second reading set for June 28, 1994. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
.L.. Ordinance Declarinq a Parcel of Real Estate
Identified as Tax MaÐ No. 86.01-2-15 Located off
Homewood circle in the Windsor Hills Maqisterial
District to be SurÐlus and AcceÐtinq/Reiectinq an
Offer for the Sale of Same. (John willey. ProÐertv
ManaC/er) II
Mr. Willey advised that there was no road frontage, the
lot was not buildable and all adjacent property owners had been
notified.
There were no citizens present to speak on this issue.
Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the first reading with the
second reading set for June 28, 1994. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance Amendinq ChaÐter 2, Administration of
the Roanoke County Code by the AdoÐtion of a New
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Article
IV~ Self-Insurance
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Establishinq a Proqram to Retain Certain Risks and
Manaqe Claims Resultinq from Public Liability.
(Diane Hvatt. Director of Finance)
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Ms. Hyatt advised that the County has now accumulated
sufficient reserves to pursue a self-insurance program for
general and automobile liability. By June 30, 1994, the County
will have accumulated $1,000,000 in insurance reserves and the
County will save $182,403 in insurance premiums which will be set
aside to pay claims that occur during the 1994/95 fiscal year.
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There were no citizens present to speak on this issue~
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance with deletion of
sentence on page 8. The motion carried by the following recorded
vo~e:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 61494-6 AMENDING CHAPTER 2 -ADMINISTRATION" OF THE ROANOKE
COUNlY CODE BY THE ADOPTION ,OF A NEW ARTICLE N -SELF-INSURANCE
PROGRAM', BY ESTABUSHlNG A PROGRAM TO RETAIN CERTAIN RISKS AND
MANAGE CLAIMS RESULTING FROM PUBUC UABIUIY
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-7.3:1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, authorizes the
governing body of any county, city, town or any political subdivision thereof, to provide for liability
insurance or self-insurance to cover the costs and expenses incident to liability arising from the conduct
of officers, employees or volunteers in the discharge of their official duties; and,
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WHEREAS, Chapter 11.1 of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes political
subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia to establish or participate in self-insurance pools; and,
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WHEREAS, local governments may obtain insurance from an insurance company; obtain
coverage through group self-insurance pools, an insurance plan established by the Virginia Division of
Risk Management, or through the creation of an individual self-insurance plan, or any combination
thereof; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of this self-insurance program shall benefit the citizens
and taxpayers of Roanoke County; and,
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 24, 1994, and the second
reading of this ordinance was held on June 14, 1994.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia:
1) That the Roanoke County Code is hereby amended by the adoption of Article IV
of Chapter 2, as follows:
Sec. 2-80.
ARTICLE IV. SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM
CREATION AND PURPOSE
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby adopts a Self-Insurance
Program ("the Program"), effective July 1, 1994. The Program 'provides coverage for losses arising after
June 30, 1994 which are not covered by commercial insurance policies purchased by the County of
Roanoke, Virginia ("the County"). This Program is not intended to provide any excess coverage above
the limits of any insurance policy purchased from any insurance carrier, insurance pool, or program.
The Program's protection extends to covered persons, defined below as County officers, employees,. and
volunteers. Coverage is subject to the provisions and exclusions listed in the Program.
The Program is established for the purpose of providing a system through which the
County will reta~ certain risks and manage the claims which emanate from public liability incidents and
the legal obligations imposed as the result of injwy to employees. The Program is created for the
purpose of paying all legitimate claims and expenses which arise under the Program. This Program is
not a contract between the County and any person, employee or entity, and it expressly intends not to
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create any third party beneficiaries under the Program. This Program creates, no vested_ rights or
property interests in anyone except as required by Statute and may be amended at any time by the Board
of Supervisors.
See. 2-81.
DEFINITIONS
A ·Covered Person- means a County officer, County employee, or volunteer.
B. ·County Officer" means a member of the Board of County Supervisors, a
constitutional officer, an elected official, or a member of a board, commission or authority which is
appointed by the Board of Supervisors or performs functions of the County, e.g., Electoral Board, Board
of Zoning Appeals.
C. "Employee- means a person other than a volunteer or County officer who
performs services for the County, is paid wages or a salary by the County in exchange for services, and
who is subject to direction by County officers or their designees. The term also includes persons who
perform functions of the County, e.g., Registrar. The term specifically excludes independent contractors.
D. "Volunteer" means a person other than a County officer or employee who
performs services for the County without remuneration and W:l0 performs them subject to direction by
County officers or employees and who is registered as such with the County's Department of Human
Resources.
E. -Occurrence- means an event or accident that resultS in personal injwy or
property damage.
F. "Personal injmy" includes
1. death, bodily injwy, sickness, shock, intentional infliction of mental
anguish or mental injwy.
2. false arrest, false imprisonment, wrongful eviction, wrongful detention,
malicious prosecution, or humiliation,
3. libel, slander, defamation, invasion of rights to privacy, infringement of
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copyright, false service of civil papers, abuse of process,
4. assault and battery, and
5. deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by state or
federal law or by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Virginia.
G. "Property Damage' means physical injury to or destruction of tangible and/or
intangible property and all direct and consequential loss resulting therefrom.
H. "Claim(s)· means requests for payment for personal injury or property damage.
1. ·Self-insurance Fund.· The risk management fund shall . be à . continuing
appropriation, notwithstanding fiscal years, to be used for payment of the administrative costs, expenses,
settlements, judgments, and claims of the self-insurance program. The self-insurance fund may also be
augmented from time-to-time with transfers from other accounts.
J. ·Self-insurance Trustees.· There is hereby created a self-insurance committee for
the purpose of administering, in accordance with the provisions of this article, the self-insurance
program with the risk manager. The self-insurance trustees shall be comprised of the county
administrator, county attorney, director of :mance, and the risk manager, or their designee.
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Sec. 2-82. UMITS OF LIABIIJ1Y: $5,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE.
A In General - The County and the Self-Insurance Program shall defend a covered
person against any suit seeking damage covered by the Program, even if some or all of the allegations
are groundless, false or fraudulent. The Program shall not, however, be obligated to pay any claim or
judgment or to defend any suit once the limit of the liability coverage has been exhausted.
B. Specific Costs - The Self-Insurance Program will pay, within the per occurrence
limit of liability coverage:
1. All expenses incurred and costs taxed against a covered person in any
suit defended by the Program and any interest assessed on any judgment, including pre-judgment
interest as well as interest which accrues after entry of judgment.
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Any premiums on appeals bonds required by any suit defended by the
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3. All reasonable expenses incurred in the investigation or defense of any
claim or suit.
Sec. 2-83.
RISKS COVERED BY THE PROGRAM
In accordance with Section 2-82 of this Program, the County shall indemnify against
personal injury or property damage losses arising from actions or inactions taken or not taken by or on
behalf of the County or its related agencies in such amounts as the county shall approve, after it is
determined that:
A indemnifying against such losses would have a beneficial effect on the County's
ability to employ and retain qualified employees, or
B. indemnifying against such losses would otherwise further the County's lawful
responsibilities without detrimentally affecting the County's responsibilities as a political subdivision of
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In the e.,ent the County chooses to limit indemnification, it shall notify the employee of
such limitation in a reasonable time following receipt of the claim.
Risks covered by the Program include:
A Property damage (including consequential damages when not due to other
causes excluded by the Program) to or loss of real and personal property owned by the County or
property owned by others that is under care, custody or control of the County.
1. Property damage shall include:
a. the expense of removing damaged property and debris
(other than building foundations) after any covered loss,
b. expenses incurred to reduce or prevent actual or
imminent loss or damage as long as these expenses are less than the loss or damage being reduced or
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prevented,
c.
expenses incurred due to the demolition of undamaged
portions of covered property when required by law, ordinance, code or regulation, including site
clearing, replacement of the undamaged portion, and business interruption expenses due to the delay in
repair or rebuilding,
d. architects' fees for consultation arising from covered
losses, subject to a limit of seven percent (7%) of replacement cost, and
e. construction or repair expenses required by any law,
ordinance, code or regulation which regulates construction, repair, replacement or use of any damaged
or undamaged portions of the property.
2. Property damage shall not include:
a.
loss by moth, vermin, termites or other insects; wear,
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leakage unless caused by fire or fire fighting,
b.
loss or damage caused by contamination unless direcJy
resulting from fire or extended coverage perils, such as earthquakes, floods, lightning, windstorms, and
hail,
c.
loss resulting from dampness of atmosphere or variation
in temperature unless caused by fire or extended coverage perils, such as earthquakes, floods, lightning,
windstorms, and hail,
d. loss of electrical appliances or devices of any kind,
including wirin~, arising from electrical injury or disturbance unless as a direct result of loss or damage
caused by fire or extended coverage perils, such as earthquakes, floods, lightning, windstorms, and hail,
e. loss to motor vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft including
tires, caused by normal wear or tear, mechanical or electrical breakdown or failure or freezing,
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f. loss to property other than motor vehicles, aircraft, and
watercraft by mechanical breakdown, including rupture or bursting by centrifugal force,
g. loss to aircraft, standing timber, trees, shrubs, lawns,
growing crops and livestock,
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unexplained loss or mysterious disappearance, or
shortage disclosed upon taking inventory, and
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loss resulting from normal aging of equipment,
buildings, or other property.
B. Workers' Compensation - The County will pay workers' compensation benefits to
employees and volunteers who are injured by accident or who develop a disease caused by their
employment when required by Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (the Virginia
Workers' Compensation Act, hereinafter "the Act"). The employee must notify the County of any return
to employment, increase in earnings, or recovery for injury from third parties and if the employee fails to
so notify the County, the County's obligation to pay benefits will terminate. The County reserves its
subrogation rights as provided in the Act.
.J\ll regular, parttime, and temperary empleyees shall receive their ßermal salary fer aJl1'
time lest B-em werk due te a werk related injury er eccupatienal illness. Benefits shall be paid in
accordance with the provisions of State law and the provisions of the Roanoke County Employee
Handbook as amended from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
This workers' compensation coverage does not apply to:
1. individuals not employed by the County,
2. persons providing services to the County as independent contractors,
3. non-County employees injured or exposed to occupational diseases on
County property, and
4.
employees receiving medical treatment provided by a physician not
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listed in the County's Physician List, except when (a) the nature of the illness or injury requires
emergency medical services or (b) the employee is referred by a physician who is on the County's
Physician List to a physician who is not on the County's Physician List, and
5. County officers, unless they are deemed to be covered "employees" under
the Act.
C. Automobile Liability - The Program will pay claims which a covered person is
legally obligated to pay for negligent operation of a motor vehicle in the course of County business.
However, if the covered person is driving a non-County owned vehicle on County business and is guilty
of negligence, the Program will only provide secondary coverage to the covered person's personal liability
insurance over and above minimum amounts required by Virginia law, i.e., the Program will pay for any
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claims against the covered person which exceed the limits of the covered person's personal insurance
policy up to the Pcogram limit of liability. The Program wiil not pay claims for any damage to any non- I
County owned vehicle operated by a covered person which is due to the negligence or intentional actions
of that covered person.
The Program provides the statutory minimum Emits for uninsured motorist coverage and
specifically rejects coverage in excess of the statutorily mandated minimum. The limits of liability for
uninsured and underinsured motorist liability coverage shall be the minimum amounts required by
Virginia law, currently established as follows: $25,000 because of bodily injury to or death of anyone
person in any accident, and subject to the limit for one person, to a limit of $50,000 because of bodily
injuries to our death of two or more persons in anyone accident, and to a limit of $20,000 because of
injury to or destruction of property of others in anyone accident, or as may be hereafter established by
law. The Program's uninsured motorist coverage shall be secondary to any such coverage in the covered
person's personal liability insurance policy or any other available uninsured motorist coverage.
The Program provides medical payments coverage only to the extent mandated in Va.
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The Program will not pay collision and comprehensive damage claims for County owned
or leased motor vehicles. These repair expenses or losses shall be the responsibility of the County
department, agency, or officer to which the motor vehicle is assigned.
D. Comprehensive General Liability including Law Enforcement Legal Liability and
Public Officials' Liability. The Program will pay claims for liability imposed upon a covered person for
personal injuries and property damage or loss because of the acts, errors or omissions of a covered
person in the course of his duties on behalf of the County. Not included in this comprehensive general
liability coverage are County employees whom the covered person may have injured in the course of
their employment (because such employees have coverage under the Workers' Compensation section).
E. Medical Services - The Program will pay claims, if based solely on error,
negligence, omission or mistake, arising out of medical services which were rendered or which should
have been rendered by any duly qualified medical practitioner, nurse or technician employed by the
County or acting at its request. The Program will provide coverage only to the extent that the losses
exceed the medical professional's other insurance coverage and to the extent of the Program's limit of
liability.
G. Faithful Peñormance Blanket Bond Liability - The Program will indemnify the
County for lo~s caused through failure of any County officer, volunteer or employee, acting alone or in
collusion with others to perform faithfully his duties or to account properly for all monies and property
received by virtue of his position or employment.
Sec. 2-84. UMITATIONS ON AND IKCLUSlONS FROM COVERAGE
A Excess Coverage - In no event shall the County indemnify the amount of any
liability or loss for which there is any insurance in effect which covers such loss or which would have
covered such loss except for the existence of this Program.
B.
Excluded Acts . The Program will not pay for liability claims stemming from:
1. damage to or destruction of property caused by the covered person to
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his or her own property,
2. any willful malicious acts or any acts of intentional misconduct,
3. any acts outside the scope of employment or business of the County,
4. actions or inactions while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
or the abuse of legal drugs,
s. any claims for acts, omissions, or events occurring prior to July 1, 1994,
6. the exercise of eminent domain or condemnation,
7. judgments for losses covered under the Program when covered persons
fail to notify the County Attorney of court actions against them in sufficient time for the County Attorney
to file responsive pleadings or when the covered person fails to cooperate in the preparation or
presentation of his or her defense.
The Program will not pay claims for loss or damage in excess of the cost to repair or I
replace the damaged or destroyed property in a condition equal to its condition immediately before the
loss or damage. If the County decides to replace destroyed or damaged property on another site, the cost
of such site is excluded from coverage.
C. Loss of Coverage - A covered person shall not, except at his own cost and
expense, make any payment, admit any liability, settle any claim, assume any obligation, or incur any
expense without the written consent of the County Risk Manager. AI1Y violation of this provision will
result in a loss of coverage under the Program.
D. The Program will not pay punitive damages awarded by a judge or jury against
any covered person.
E. Nothing contained in this Program shall be construed to abrogate or waive any
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See. 2-85.
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The Board of Supervisors has authorized the establishment of the Self-Insurance Trustees
Committee ("the Trustees"). The Trustees shall provide general oversight to successfully implement the
Program. The Risk Manager will administer the Program under the following procedures.
A Reporting of Claims; Written Notice - Upon the happening of any occurrence
which may be covered by the County's insurance, written notice containing the identity of the person
seeking coverage or indemnification under this Program, information regarding the time, place, and
circumstances of the occurrence, and the names and addresses of (1) all injured persons, (2) the owner
of any damaged property and (3) all witnesses whose identities are known or can be reasonably
determined shall be given as soon as practicable by the person seeking coverage or indemnification.
under this Program to the Risk Manager. Any person' seeking coverage or indemnification under this
Program and who is no longer employed by or otherwise providing service to the County shall also
provide the Risk Manager with his or her name, address and work and home telephone numbers and
shall further be required to up-date information on how he or she can be contacted by the Risk Manager
when necessary.
B. Reporting of Claims; Service of Process - If a claim is made or an action is
brought against coverage or person as a result of any occurrence which may be subject to
indemnification under the County's insurance or the Program, that person shall immediately notify the
County Attorney in writing and forward to the County Attorney every demand, notice, summons, or other
process received by the covered person or his representative.
C. Cooperation - All persons seeking indemnification under the Program shall
cooperate with the County and, upon the County's request, assist in making settlements, in the conduct
of lawsuits, and, in enforcing any right of contribution, subrogation, indemnification, or any other claim
which the County or the covered person may have against any other person who may be liable to any
covered person. That person shall attend hearings, depositions, trials and other proceedings and shall
assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnesses.
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No such person shall make any payment, assume any obligation or incur any expense,
without prior approval by the County Attorney. Such action without County Attorney approval shall void
any coverage or indemnification under this Plan relating to the occurrence.
No person may disapprove a proposed settlement of a suit, action, or claim against him
if the County Attorney determines that such settlement is in the legal or management interests of the
county or its officers, employees or volunteers. In the event an employee has the option to disapprove a
settlement and disapproves such proposed settlement, any indemnification afforded under this Program
shall be void for the occurrence for which the settlement was disapproved.
D. Failure to Give Notice or Cooperate - The County shall not provide coverage or
indemnification for any person with respect to any loss for which that person fails to comply with all
provisions of paragraphs A, B, and C of this section.
E. Defense of Cairns - The County Attorney shall represent all persons or entities
with respect to any claim or causes of action arising from the conduct of such individuals or entities in
the discharge of their duties on behalf of the County.
F. Conflict of Interest - In the eve:lt of (1) a real or potential conflict of interest
involving the County Attorney's representation of the County or related entity or any individual under
this Plan, on any claim, lawsuit or combination of claims or lawsuits or (2) any other ethical
consideration, which might impede effective representation and legal defense by the County Attorney,
the County Attorney is authorized to retain outside or additional counsel, to represent any such persons
or entities who shall in his opinion require such counsel. The Program shall bear the cost of such
counsel.
G. Authority to Hire Experts - After consulting with each other, the Risk Manager
and County Attorney are authorized to retain experts to assist in the investigation, valuation, or
settlement of claims, and to testify at the trial of such claims against persons and entities provided
coverage or indemnification under the Program. The costs and expenses of such experts shall be borne
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by the Program.
H. Subrogation Rights ReseIVed by the County.
1. If a covered person receives a payment from another source for a loss
which is also covered by the Program, the Program has the right to recover from the covéred person any
amounts paid by the Program which have been paid from another source.
2. A recovery made pursuant to subrogation will be applied to reduce the
loss for which the County has made payment or otherwise incurred expenses.
I. Purchase of Insurance
The Risk Manager shall recommend to the Trustees the purchase of such
insurance or participation in group self-insurance pools as may be appropriate to provide coverage or
such additional coverages to the extent that loss exposure exceeds the reasonable capacity of the self-
insurance fund to afford adequate coverage.
The Trustees on behalf of the County may contract, subject to the provisions of
the Virginia Public Procurement Act, for insurance, re-insurance or participate in group self-insurance
pools.
Sec. 2-86.
ADMINISTRATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT INfERNAL SERVICE FUND
A Generally - The Department of Risk Management shall be responsible for
administering this Program.
B. Claims Procedures - The Department of Risk ManagemeI?t shall administratively
handle claims made against the County. The County may contract, subject to the provisions of the
Virginia Public Procurement Act, with third parties for the provision of claims services. The Risk
Manager shall develop and implement comprehensive claims procedures.
C. Claims Adjustment - Authority Level - The Risk Management Department will
provide claims administration services through its own staff or through the services of an independent
third party claims administration organization. The Risk Management Department will have authority to
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adjust claims when it is in the best interest of the County for the Risk Management Department to do so.
Generally, but not in all cases, it is in the best interest of the County for the Risk Management
Department to adjust claims which do not exceed $10,000.00 so long as the adjustment of such claim
involves no policy or management implications. For claims from $10,000 to $50,000 the Risk Manager
will obtain prior approval of the Trustees prior to adjusting the claim. If any claim involves policy or
management issues, the claim will only be adjusted in conjunction with the County Attorney and when
necessary, the County Administrator. The Risk Management Department shall not adjust any claim
when the County Attorney is aware of the claim and believes that administrative adjustment is contrary
to the legal or management interests of the County. Claims in excess of $50,000 must be reviewed and
approved by the Trustees and the Board of Supervisors. The Risk Manager will provide the Board of
Supervisors with a quarterly summary of all claims paid from the Fund.
Sec. 2-87.
MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS
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Recognizing the importance of maintaining the financial integrity of the Self-Insurance
Fund, the County hereby establishes the following general procedures regarding the administration of
the fund:
A. Investments, earnings on investments, etc. - The investment of moneys held in
the Self-Insurance Fund is authorized in accordance with the general investment policies and practice:; of
the County. The. moneys to be invested may be pooled with other County moneys for the purpose of
investment. The County Treasurer shall make provision for the prompt payment of all liquidated claims,
settlements, and fmal judgments from the Self-Insurance Fund and shall invest the moneys of the fund in
a manner that allows access to said moneys for such purposes.
B. Accounts and records systems - The Director of Finance, in consultation with the
Treasurer, shall develop and maintain within the Self-Insurance Fund such accounts and records as will
provide a reasonable segregation and detennination of assets and liabilities, necessary to sustain accurate
and proper accounting practices. The Risk Manager shall develop and maintain the historical loss data
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and other information necessary for the management of this Program. The accounts and records system
shall include development of an appropriate claims reserve procedure.
c. Supplemental appropriations - The Board of Supervisors shall appropriate and
budget sufficient moneys to assure the solvency of the Self-Insurance Fund and the effective management
and operation of the Self-Insurance Program. The Trustees shall, from time-to-time, recommend such
additional appropriations or budget amendments as may be required to assure the solvency of the fund.
D. Transfer prolul>ited - No money shall be transferred into or out of the Self-
Insurance Fund except as hereby authorized.
E. Expenditures - All authorized and approved payments of covered losses under
this Program and all premiums for commercial third-party insurance shall be' paid from the Self-
Insurance Fund. Additionally, all costs and expenses of operating and administering the Fund and the
Department of Risk Management shall be paid from the Fund.
F. Investment income - All income generated by the investment of the monies in
the Self-Insurance Fund shall be added to the Fund.
G. Recoveries - Any amounts recovered on a claim, suit or action by any covered
individual recovered through subrogation, indemnification, insurance, or otherwise up to the amount of
any covered loss for which the Program is liable or which has been covered by the Fund shall be
immediately paid into the Fund.
H. Loss Prevention -, The Risk Management Department will provide loss prevention
services through its own staff. The Risk Management Department may also supplement the loss
prevention services provided by its staff with the services of an independent loss prevention organization
in accordance 'Yith the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
I. Reserves - The Program shall establish financial reserves up to the limit of any
retention or any excess policies.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance with the deletion of a sentence
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on page 8, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
None
~ Ordinance to Increase the Salaries of the Board of
Supervisors Pursuant to section 3.07 of the
Roanoke County Charter and Section 14.1-46.01:1 of
the Code of Virqinia. (Diane Hvatt. Director of
Finance)
There were no citizens present to speak on this issue.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. Sup er v i so r
Kohinke moved to amend the main motion limiting the increase to
3%. The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Kohinke, Eddy
NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Nickens
Supervisor Johnson's original motion was defeated by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens
NAYS: Supervisors Kohinke, Minnix, Eddy
This issue was reconsidered following the Fire and
Rescue Work Session, and 3.8% salary increase was adopted.
h Ordinance AÐÐroÐriatinq Funds and Resolution
AdoÐtinq the Budqet for Fiscal Year 1994/1995. (
Brent Robertson. Budqet Manaqer)
ª-.!.. Resolution AdoÐtinq the Fiscal Year 1994/95
Budqet.
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Mr. Robertson advised that there are additional funds
in the budget for positions in the Sheriff's and Clerk of Circuit
Court offices. He also advised there were several changes to the
budget since the first reading on May 24, 1994.
They include:
(1) Increase to the CHIP program of $11,380; (2) Reduction in
Center in the Square funding by $10,000 which was reallocated to
the Mill Mountain Zoo; and (3) Increase in Recreation Fee Class
revenues and expenditures by $18,560.
Supervisor Nickens expressed support for full funding
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of $16,660 for the CHIP program, and an additional $10,000 for
Center in the Square for full fllnding, and that the remaining
Capital Reserve be allocated to the Parks & Recreation Department
for a capital matching fund program.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance with
the following changes: (1) full funding of the CHIP Program, (2)
$30,000 funding for Center in the Square with $10,000 to be
appropriated from the 1994-95 Board Contingency Fund, (3)
remaining funds in Capital Reserve Fund earmarked for Parks &
Recreation matching capital fund, and (4) inclusion of the
additional revenue and positions from the Compensation Board for
Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court.
The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
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Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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RESOLUTION 61494-8 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
1994-95 BUDGET FOR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, section 15.160 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, provides that the governing body of the County shall
prepare and approve an annual budget; and
WHEREAS, said budget shall be prepared and approved for
informative and fiscal planning purposes only; and
WHEREAS, this budget contains a complete itemized and
classified plan of all contemplated expenditures and all
estimated revenues and borrowings for the ensuing fiscal year;
and
WHEREAS, a brief synopsis of said budget was published
as required by the provisions of section 15.1-162 of the state
Code, and the public haaring as required thereon was held on
April 26, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia:
1. That there is hereby approved the annual budget
for Fiscal Year 1994-95 for Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
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FY 1993-94
Adopted
FY 1994-95
Revenue Estimates
General Fund:
General Government:
General Property Taxes S 49,655,000 S 52,760,000
Other Local Taxes 15,670,000 17,485,000
Permits, Fees & Licenses 490,500 538,730
Fines and Forfeitures 270,000 487,500
Charges for Services 243,000 245,000
Commonwealth 5,302,550 5,420,303
Federal 1,525,048 1,525,048
Other 1,833,918 3,832,066
Total General Government 74,990,016 82,293,647
I Y oulli Haven II 354,672 378,788
Law Library 33,800 42,980
Recreation Fee ClaSs 533,405 548,430
Comprehensive Services 0 874,623
Internal Services 1,262,388 1,356,5.56
Garage II 237,166 253,766
Total General Fund 77,411,447 85,748,790
Debt Service Fund 8,226,611 8,391,277·
Capital Projects Fund 75,000 75~OOO
Internal Service Fund 0 1,134,556
Water Fund 8,732,104 10,383,212
Sewer Fund 3,819,553 4,452,127
School Operating Fund 68,135,405 71,808,184
School Cafeteria Fund 2,880,000 2,945,000
School Grants Fund 2,298,023 1,874,493
School Textbook Fund 693,975 695,726
School Capital FlÍnd 149,517 0
School Bus Fund 90,318 0
I Total Expenditures All Funds 172,511,953 187,508,365
Less: Transfers ( 45,403,881l (52,002,342)
Total Net of Transfers S 127.108.072 S 135,506,023
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Proposed Expenditures
General Fund:
General Government:
General Administration $ 2,026,749 $ 2,226,386
Constitutional Officers 5,303,087 5,775,795
Judicial Administration 204,645 199,525
Management Services 2,667,736 1,743,446
Public Safety 7,445,875 9,004,560
Community Services 5,369,155 6,948,000
Human Services 7,696,991 8,125,424
Non-Depanmental 3,246,851 3,078,507
Transfers to School Operating Fund 34,231,440 37,563,192
Transfers to Debt Service Fund 6,131,479 5,941,241
Transfer to Internal Services 0 1,134,556
Transfer to Comprehensive Services 0 313,015
Other 666,008 240,000 I
Total General Government 74,990,016 82,293,647
Youth Haven II 354,672 378,788
Law Libraxy 33,800 42,980
Recreation Fee Class 533,405 543,430
Comprehensive Services Act 0 874,623
Internal Services 1,262,388 1,356,556
Garage II 237,166 253,766
Total General Fund 77,411,447 85,748,790
Debt Service Fund 8,226,611 8,391,277
Capital Proj ects Fund 75,000 75,000
Internal Service Fund ° 1,134,556
Water Fund 8,732,104 10,383,212
Sewer Fund 3,819,553 4,452,127
School Operating Fund 68,135,405 71,808,184
School Cafeteria Fund 2,880,000 2,945,000
School Grants Fund 2,298,023 1,874,493
School Textbook Fund 693,975 695,726
School Capital Fund 149,517 0 I
School Bus Fund 90,318 0
Total Expenditures All Funds 172,511,953 187,508,365
Less: Transfers (45;403,881 ) (52,002,342)
Total Net of Transfers $ 127.108,072 $ 135.506.023
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That the preparation and approval of this budget
is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the budget
with the following changes:
(1) full funding of CHIP Program;
(2) $30,000 funding for Center in the Square with $10,000 to be
appropriated from the 1994-95 Board Contingency Fund; (3)
remaining funds in Capital Reserve earmarked for the Parks &
Recreation Matching Capital Fund; and (4) additional revenue and
positions from compensatory Board for Sheriff and Clerk of
Circuit Court, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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b. Ordinance AÐÐroÐriatinq the Funds for the
Fiscal Year 1994/9~ Budqet.
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Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance with
the changes approved in the reso~ution adopting the budget. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
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ORDINANCE 61494-9 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 1994-95
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, upon notice duly published in the newspaper, a
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public hearing was held on April 26, 1994, concerning the
adoption of the annual budget for Roanoke County for fiscal year
1994-95; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, approved said budget on June 14, 1994, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 13.02 of the Roanoke County Charter and
Chapter 4 of Title 15.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the first reading of, this appropriation
ordinance was held on May 24, 1994, and the second reading of
this ordinance was held on June 14, 1994, pursuant to the
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
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provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter.
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the following a~propriations are hereby made
from the respective funds for the period beginning July 1, 1994,
and ending June 30, 1995, for the functions and purposes
indicated:
County of Roanoke
Proposed FY 1994-95 Budget
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General Fund:
General Government $ 82,293,647
Youth Haven II 378,788
Comprehensive Services 874,623
Law Library 42,980
Recreation Fee Class 548,430
Internal Services 1,356,556
Garage II 253,766
Total General Fund $ 85,748,790
Debt Service Fund $ 8,391,277
Capital Projects Fund $ 75,000
Internal Service Fund - Risk Management $ 1,134,556
Water Fund:
I Water Operations $ 8,253,988
1991 Water Revenue Bonds 152,387
Water Repair and Replacement 350,000
Other 863,142
Water Surplus 763,695
Total Water Fund $ 10,383,212
Sewer Fund:
Sewer Operations $ 3,904,641
Sewer Repair and Replacement 547,486
Total Sewer Fund $ 4,452,127
School Funds:
Operating $ 71,808,184
Cafeteria 2,945,000
Grant 1,874,493
Textbook 695,726
Total School Fund $ 77,323,403
Total All Funds $ 187,508,365·
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Expenditures:
General Government:
General Administration
Board of Supervisors $ 221,421
County Administrator 208,017
Community· Relations 108,449
Asst. Co. Administrators 298,907
Property Management 158,636
Human Resources 328,543
County Attorney 243,208
Economic Development 659,205
Total General Administration $ 2,226,386
Constitutional Officers
Treasurer $ 601,985
Commonwealth Attorney 390,498
Victim/Witness 5,048
Commissioner of the Revenue 536,465 I
Clerk of the Circuit Court 609,241
Sheriff's Office 1,000,054
Care & Confinement of Prisoners 2,632,504
Total Constitutional Officers $ 5,775,795
Judicial Administration
Circuit Court $ 99,523
General District Court 26,183
Magistrate 1,005
J & DR Court 10,429
Court Service Unit 62,385
Total Judicial Administration $ 199,525
Management Services
County Assessor $ 619,727
F"mancial Planning 590,768
Public Transportation 70,200
Management and Budget 117,765
Procurement Services 344,986
Total Management Services $ 1,743,446 I
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Police $ 4,843,871
Transponation Safety Commission 960
E911 Maintenance 339,805
Fire and Rescue 3,819,924
Total Public Safety $ 9,004,560
Community Services
General Services $ 438,207
Solid Waste 2,931,659
Engineering and Inspections 2,013,468
Building Maintenance 1,158,628
Planning and Zoning 385,426
Planning Commission 20,612
Total Community Services $ 6,948,000
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Grounds Maintenance $ 1,387,716
Parks and Recreation 1,143,811
Public Health 425,333
Social Services Administration 2,112,035
Public Assistance 952,400
Institutional Care 27,500
Social Service Organizations 119,332
Contributions Human Service Organizations 82,713
Contnbutions Cultural Organizations 112, 735
Library 1,317,609
VPI Extension 68,047
Elections 179,800
Animal Control 196,393
Total Human Services $ 8,125,424
Non-Departmental
Employee Benefits $ 1,150,861
Miscellaneous 879,640
Internal Service Charges 1,048,006
I Total Non-Departmental $ 3,078,507
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Transfers to Other Funds
Transfer to Debt - General $ 3,987,083
Transfer to Debt Service - School 1,954,158
Transfer to Capital 25,000
Transfer to Schools 36,383,235
Transfer to Schools - Capital 936,525
Transfer to Schools - Dental Insurance 243,432
Transfer to Internal Services 1,134,556
Transfer to Comprehensive Services 313,015
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Transfer to Garage II 100,000
Transfer to Youth Haven II 25,000
Total Transfers to Other Funds $ 45,102.004
Unappropriated Balance
Board Contingency $ 90,000
Total General Government $ 82,293,647
Youth Haven II $ 378,788 I
Comprehensive Services $ 874,623
Law Libciry $ 42,980
Recreation Fee Class $ 548,430
Internal Services
Management Information Systems $ 816,069
Communications 540,487
Total Internal Services $ 1,356,556
Garage II $ 253,766
Total General Fund $ 85,748,790
Debt Service Fund
$ 8,391,277
Capital Projects Fund
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Internal Services Fund - Risk Management $ 1,134,556
Water Fund:
Water Operations $ 8,253,988
1991 Water Revenue Bonds 152,387
Water Repair and Replacement 350,000
Other 863,142
Water Surplus 763,695
Total Water Fund $ 10,383,212
Sewer Fund:
Sewer Operations $ 3,904,641
Sewer Repair and Replacement 547,486
Total Sewer Fund $ 4,452,127
School Funds:
I Operating $ 71,808,184
Cafeteria 2,945,000
Grant 1,874,493
Text Book 695,726
Total School Funds $ 77,323,403
Total All Funds $ 187.508.365
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2. That the County Administrator may authorize or
delegate the authorization of the transfer of any unencumbered
balance or portion thereof from one department to another within
a fund.
3. That all funded outstanding encumbrances, both
operating and capital, at June 30, 1994, are reappropriated to
the 1994-95 fiscal year to the same department and account for
which they are encumbered in the previous year.
4. That appropriations designated for capital projects
will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year but shall remain
appropriated until the completion of the project or until the
Board of Supervisors, by appropriate action, changes or
eliminates the appropriation. Upon completion of a capital
project, staff is authorized to close out the project and
transfer to the funding 30urce any remaining balances. This
section applies to appropriations for Capital proj ects at June
30, 1994, and appropriations in the 1994-95 budget.
5. That all school fund appropriations remaining at
the end of the 1993-94 fiscal year not lapse but shall be
appropriated to the School Capital Improvements Fund in fiscal
year 1994-95.
On motion of supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution
with the changes approved in adoption of the budget, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
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Chairman Eddy nominated Richard Evans to serve another
four-year term which will expire July 25, 1998.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
R-61494-10
Supervisor Johnson moved to
adopt
the
Consent
Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
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Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 61494-10 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 June 14, 1994, 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 Items 1
through 10, inclusive, as follows:
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Approval of Minutes - April 26, 1994, May 10,
1994.
2.
Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the
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Board of Zoning Appeals, Fifth Planning District
Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission.
3. Request from School Board to accept $24,000 Grant
Addendum to Cover Costs Associated with the Tech
Prep Project.
4.
Requ~st from the Virginia
Transportation for Adoption of
Support of Road Improvements to
(Routes 720/687).
Department of
Resolution in
Colonial Avenue
5. Donation of Right-of-Way Easements from the Town
of vinton in Connection with the Camney Lane Road
Project.
6. Donation of Right-of-Way Easement from Ronald F.
Renick and Sandra Q. Renick in Connection with the
Camney Lane Road Project.
7.
Acceptance of Water and Sanitary Sewer Facilities
Serving Plantation Gardens Subdivision - sections
1 , 2, and 3.
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8. Request for Acceptance of a $22,228 Grant from the
Department of Criminal Justice services for Crime
Prevention Services.
9.
Request for Acceptance of a
Department of Motor Vehicles
Magnets.
Grant from the
for Public Safety
10. Request for Acceptance of a $17,184 Grant from the
Department of Criminal Justice Services for Drug
Enforcement.
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 Johnson to adopt the Consent
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AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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RESOLUTION 61494-10.c REQUESTING APPROVAL AND
SUPPORT OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S
PROJECT 0720-080-281-c-501, COLONIAL AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation held
a location and design public hearing on May 26, 1994 for the
purposes of discussing the proposed improvements to Colonial
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby approve
and support the improvements as proposed to Colonial Avenue and
as outlined in Roanoke County's six Year Construction Plan for
Fiscal Years 1994-2000.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution duly attested be forthwith forwarded to the Virginia
Department of Transportation Salem Residency Office by the Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the
resolution, and carried by· the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Minnix:
He advised that he supported Mr.
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Hodge will bring back more information to the Board.
Supervisor Nickens: (1) He announced that the ribbon
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cutting ceremony on Bushdale Road was successful and thanked
those involved. (2) He advised that he received a letter on the
Record of Decision on the Blue Ridge Parkway visitors Center
which he felt failed to answer questions. He will follow up.
Supervisor Johnson: He expressed sYmpathy at the death
of former Chief Building Commissioner Skip Nininger, and asked
that an appropriate remembrance be prepared.
Supervisor Kohinke: (1) He thanked Mr. Hodge, Chief
Fuqua and John Chambliss for attending the Catawba-Mason Cove
Squad meeting. (2) He advised that he had attended the first
meeting of the New Century Council and will serve on the
Cooperation Committee. (3) He thanked all those involved in the
Valley tech Park ceremony. (4) He announced that he attended the
Quarterly meeting of the full Fifth Planning District commission.
(5) He sent a memo requesting the schedule for receipt of the 90
gallon containers in his district. Mr. Hodge responded that he
would provide a schedule. (5) He advised that he does not want
to change office closings on non-traditional holidays. (6) He
also expressed support for Mr. Hodge's recommendation regarding
realtor signs, and asked that it extend to political signs. (7)
He asked that the bonding leave for adoption issue be brought
back to Board for further consideration. Mr. Mahoney advised
that he felt there needs to be a vote to reconsider.
Supervisor Eddv: (1) He advised that no Roanoke
County official will be attending the National Association of
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Counties meeting in Las Vegas. (2) He attended a meeting of the
area planning commissions to discuss proposals to reduce
pollution in the Roanoke River. An advisory board with members
from each participating government will make suggestions and
recommendations. (3) He attended the Virginia Department of
Transportation meeting on road improvements to Route 221, and
advised that over 200 people attended and were evenly divided
over which side of the road to upgrade. (4) He asked Mr. Hodge
and Mr. Mahoney if there was any report from the meeting with the
Board of Equalization regarding the strauss Property. Mr. Hodge
advised that the Board of Equalization will respond back in two
weeks.
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor
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The motion carried by a unanimous voice
General Fund UnaÐÐropriated Balance
CaÐital Fund UnaDÐroDriated Balance
Board' continqencv Fund
Accounts Paid - Mav 1994
Fire and Rescue Reaction/ResÐonse Times for the
Month of AÐril 1994.
ReÐort on Drainaqe Problems on Sierra/Fenwick
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IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS
~ School CaÐital proiects
Dr. Bayes Wilson, School Superintendent, and School
Board Chairman Frank Thomas presented a list of school capital
improvements. They explained that they would like immediate
approval of funding for the William Byrd High School from the
Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) and Literary Funds, and
miscellaneous proj ects from VPSA funding including roofs, ADA
improvements and renovations at RCOS (Category III).
There was a discussion on the possibility of a joint
field house facility with the cities of Roanoke and Salem. Mr'.
Thomas advised that he has discussed this with the Roanoke School
Board. Mr. Hyatt presented information on debt projections.
Following discussion, Mr. Hodge advised he will report
back with an es~imate of costs for the Literary Funds for some of
the capital projects. The School Board was requested to bring to
the Board on June 28, 1994 a request for approval of VPSA funding
for the Category III projects.
The Board of Supervisors requested that the School
Board bring back more detailed information on: (1) projected
cost for a new high school and cost alternatives and (2) funding
alternatives for a field house (a) as it is, (b) with a field
house and (3) as a joint facility.
~ Fire and Rescue Studies
Mr. Hodge outlined what the Ad Hoc Committee was
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accomplishing. He advised that the Mason Cove Rescue Squad has
requested a vehicle. Following discussion, there was Board
consensus to wait until the Griffith vehicle study is reviewed
before making any decision. Assistant County Administrator John
Chambliss advised that the Ad Hoc committee will be discussing
vehicles at their next meeting.
There was concern expressed about the number of calls made to
nursing homes for routine care. Mr. Chambliss advised that one
of the major topics of the ad hoc committee was response and
reaction times for answering calls. Other issues included
interaction between the volunteer and career firefighters, ~and
the level of control exercised by the County.
In response to a question, Mr. Chambliss reported that
the County has received three of the financial audits and all but
five indicated they are working toward completion of their
audits. He further advised that two fire departments had not
applied for 501C3 status. During the 1993/94 budget process,
completion of the audit became a requirement for receiving County
funds. There was general Board consensus that staff would only
forward funding to the individual fire and rescue squads when the
audits and 501C3 forms are received. Mr. Hodge responded that
this was ~he approach used with other donations to organization
such as Center in the Square.
The next work session with the Ad Hoc Committee was set
for July 12, 1994.
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IN RE:
OTHER BUSINESS
~ Ordinance to Increase the Salaries of the Board of
SUÐervisors Pursuant to Section 3.07 of the
Roanoke County Charter and section 14.1-46.01:1 of
the Code of Virainia. (Diane Hvatt.. Director of
Finance)
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This issue had been discussed earlier in the meeting
and defeated.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to reconsider the item.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
Supervisor Kohinke moved to adopt the ordinance with
3.8% salary increase.
The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Nickens
NAYS:
Supervisors Minnix, Eddy
ORDINANCE 61494-7 TO INCREASE THE SALARIES OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.07 OF
THE ROANOKE COUNTY CHARTER AND SECTION 14.1-
46.01:1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, Section 3.07 of the Charter of the County of
Roanoke provides for the compensation of members of the Board of
Supervisors and the procedure for increasing their salaries; and
WHEREAS, Section 14.1-46.01:1 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, establishes the annual salaries of members
of boards of supervisors within certain population brackets; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, has heretofore established the annual salarie~ of Board
members to be $9,808 by Ordinance 52593-8 and further has
established the additional annual compensation for the chairman
for the Board to be $1,800 and for the vice-chairman of the Board
to be $1,200; and
WHEREAS, this section provides that the maximum annual
salaries therein provided may be adjusted. in any year by an
inflation factor not to exceed five (5%) percent; and
WHEREAS, the first reading and public hearing on this
ordinance was held on May 24, 1994; the second reading was held
on June 14, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDAINED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the annual salaries
of members of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, are hereby increased by an inflation factor of 3.8%
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.07 of the Roanoke County
Charter and Section 14.1-46.01:1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended. The new annual salaries shall be $10,181 for members of
the Board. In addition, the chairman of the Board will receive
an additional annual sum of $1,800 and the vice-chairman of the
Board will receive an additional sum of $1,200.
This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 1994.
On motion of Supervisor Kohinke to adopt the ordinance
with 3.8% salary increase, and carried by the following recorded
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AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Nickens
Supervisors Minnix, Eddy
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:55 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to go into
Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-
344 A (7) to discuss acquisition of real property for public
utility purposes, water transmission line; (3) to discuss
disposition of the County's interest in certain real estate, the
Ogden Community center; (7) to discuss litigation in federal
district court to recover taxpayer funds in the Clean-up at Dixie
Caverns; and to discuss alternatives available to the County from
6/2/94 EPA decision regarding disposal of fly ash/lead dust;
probable litigation involvi.1g zoning enforcement and illegal
dumping; and (1) personnel matter: evaluation of the County
Administrator and County Attorney and appointment to the Virginia
Western Community College Board.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
R-61494-11
At 9: 07 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to return to
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carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 61494-11 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
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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,
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identif ied in the motion convening the executive meeting were
heard, dis;cussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
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Johnson to adopt the Certification Resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS (CONTINUED)
~ County CaÐital Pro;ects
Mr. Hodge revievled the major projects that have been
proposed for the 1995-1999 Capital Improvement Program. He
advised that $1,450,000 of the CIP projects had been funded in
the 1994-95 budget and would be deleted from the CIP. There was
a general discussion on whether to go forward with a bond issue II
and what projects should be included. Mr. Mahoney advised that a
decision about the bond issue needs to be made by the meeting in
August.
Supervisors Eddy and Nickens requested a schedule of
CIP Projects.
IN RE
REGULAR SESSION
At 10:05 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to come out of
Work Session format and return to regular session. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
SALARY INCREASES FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY AND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
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Supervisor Johnson moved to grant 3.8% salary increases
to County Attorney Paul Mahoney and County Administrator Elmer
Hodge. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
Supervisor KOh1nke requested that bonding leave for
adoption be discussed at the June 28, 1994 meeting.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 10: 09 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn.
The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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