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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
March 8, 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 the month
of March, 1994.
IN RE:
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. The
roll call was taken.
MEHBERS 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
The invocation was given by the Reverend Steven W.
Harris, Baptist Children's Home.
The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited by all present.
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IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
k Reauest for Annroval of Resolution Adontina the
Real Estate Tax Rate. (Brent Robertson.. Budaet
Manaaer)
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County Administrator Elmer Hodge advised that the
public hearing was held on February 22 and it is necessary to
approve the tax rates at this time to allow the Treasurer
adequate time to print the bills.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the resolution
setting the tax rate at $1.13 per $100 of assessed valuation. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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None
RESOLUTION 3894-1 SETTING THE TAX RATE ON
REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUHTYFOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 1994
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that the levy for the twelve-month period
beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1994, be, and
hereby is, set for a tax rate of $1.13 per one hundred dollars of
assessed valuation on all taxable real estate and mobile homes
classified by §§ 58.1-3200, 58.1-3201, and 58.1-3506.B of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, situate in Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the
resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
~ Reauest for Annroval of Resolution Adontina the
Personal Pronertv Tax Rate and Machinerv and Tools
Tax Rate. (Brent Robertson.. Budaet Manaaer)
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There was no discussion.
The public hearing was held
on February 22, 1994.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the resolution setting
the personal property tax rate at $3.50 per $100 of assessed
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of assessed valuation.
The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION,3894-2 SETTING THE'TAX LEVY ON ALL
CLASSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN
ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1994
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the levy for the twelve-month period
beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1994, be, and
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hereby is, set for a tax rate of $3.50 per one hundred dollars of
assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property,
excluding all those classes of household goods and personal
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effects as are defined in §§ 58.1-3504 and 58.1-3505 of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended, but including the property
separately classified by §§ 58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502,
58.1-3506 in the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, of public
service corporations based upon the assessed value thereof fixed
by the state Corporation Commission and duly certified.
2. That there be, and hereby is, established as a
separate class of personal property in Roanoke County those items
of personal property set forth in § 58.1-3506 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and adopted by Ordinance No. 121592-11, and
generally designated as Motor Vehicles for Disabled Veterans
3. That the levy for the twelve-month period
beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1994, be, and
hereby is, set at fifty (SO%) nercent of the tax rate established
in paragraph 1 for the taxable, tangible personal property as
herein established as a separate classification for tax purposes
and as more fully defined by § 58.1-3506 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as Motor Vehicles
for Disabled Veterans.
4. That there be, and hereby is, established as a
separate class of personal property in Roanoke County those 'items
of personal property set forth in § 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery and
tools.
5. That the levy for the twelve-month period
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beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1994, be, and
hereby is, set for a tax rate of $3.00 per one hundred dollars of
assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property as
herein established as a separate classification for tax purposes
and as more fully defined by § 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery and
tools.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
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Reauest for Funds
County Facilities
Administrator)
for storm Related Damaae to
(Elmer C. Hodae.. County
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Mr. Hodge advised that he would prefer to absorb the
expenses in the current budget at this time with the
understanding that some departments may overrun their budget.
The total expenses were: (1) storm related expenses from
December and January - $68,663 including a police cruiser which
was covered by insurance; (2) increased utility costs - $11,800;
(3) requests for roof replacements at $148,000 and generators for
fire and rescue facilities at $300,000 and (4) school weather
related expenses of $26,700. Mr. Hodge advised that the roof
replacements and generators would be included for consideration
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in the 1994-95 budget process.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve Alternative #3 to
defer appropriation of funds until later in the budget year. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
~ Reauest for Annroval of Aareement for the Purchase
of Electricity from Annalachian Power Comnany.
(Paul M. Mahoney.. County Attorney)
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Mr. Mahoney reported that the Virginia Association of
Counties and Virginia Municipal League appointed a committee and II
hired lawyers and consultants to negotiate a new electricity
agreement with Appalachian Power on behalf of all local
governments served by APCO. Rates through December 31, 1993
increased 5%. From January 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, rates
will be revised downward to a 1.6% increase above rates in effect
on June 30, 1993 and rates from July 1, 1995 through June 30,
1996 will reflect a 2.5% increase above the rates on June 30,
1993. The street light rates will also increase. The agreement
has an addendum for electric service for the Spring Hollow
Reservoir.
Mr. Mahoney advised that he would like to clarify the
rate differences he has identified and how the street light rate
increase might affect the County's ability to approve new street
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lights.
Following discussion, Supervisor Nickens moved to
approve the agreement and authorize Mr. Mahoney and Mr. Hodge to
meet with VACo/VML and APCO to discuss differences identified in
rates, as well as other storm-related issues. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 3894-4 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF, AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM APPALACHIAN
POWER COMPANY
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and Appalachian Power Company
desire to enter into a three year agreement commencing July 1,
1993 for the purchase of electricity for public purposes; and,
WHEREAS, Roanoke County hàs benefitted from the
professional assistance and expertise of the Virginia Municipal
League and Virginia Association of Counties Steering Committee in
negotiating ,an agreement for electricity with Appalachian Power
Company for political subdivisions and public authorities in this
service area; and,
WHEREAS, the VML/VACo Steering Committee strongly
recommends the agreement negotiated, since the rates negotiated
by it result in significant savings for all participating
locaîities; and,
WHEREAS, this agreement establishes rates for general
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service, utility pumping and outdoor lighting/street lights.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
1) That the three year agreement commencing July 1,
1993 for the purchase of electricity from Appalachian Power
Company is hereby approved and accepted.
2) That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute this agreement on behalf of the Board of Supervisors
and Roanoke County, upon form approved by ,the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to approve agreement
and authorize the County Attorney to meet with VACo/VML and APCO
to discuss differences identified in rates, as well as storm-
related issues, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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Ordinance Amendina and Reenactina sections of
Article II.. Doas.. Cats.. and Other Animals.. of"
Chanter 5.. Animals and Fowl of the Roanoke County
Code to Reauire Licensure of cats.. to prohibit
Unvaccinated Doas and Cats from Runnina at Larae..
to Limit the Number of Cats Der Dwellina unit.. to
Provide for a Three Year License Tax for Doas and
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Cats.. to Increase the Board Fee for Imnounded
Animals.. and to Define certain Acts Committed by
Animals as Nuisances and Prescribina Penalties
Therefore. (Josenh Obenshain.. Sr. Assistant County
Attornev)
Mr. Obenshain advised that this proposed ordinance
would accomplish several changes to the County animal code. The
primary amendments are: (1) require licensure of cats at the,
same terms and fees as currently required for dogs; (2) add cats
to the appropriate code sections and define animal nuisance; (3)
create a three year animal license tax or fee; and (4) approve
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day.
The following individuals spoke regarding the proposed
ordinance:
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1. Mori Cochenar.. 3230 Woodland Drive.. S.W... asked for
reconsideration of allowing two unneutered cats unless they are
cat breeders, expressed support for the tiered licensing costs
and suggested a public information campaign.
2. Gary K. Greer.. 3636 Bennett Snrinas Road.. expressed
concern about the lack of animal control officers to handle dog
complaints and felt the staff should resolve that problem first.
Individual Board members expressed concern about
port tons of the proposed ordinance, the possible increase in
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costs to add cats to the ordinance, and the lack of staff to
handle the increased responsibilities. Several Board members
offered suggestions to modify the ordinance, but there was no
consensus on specific changes. Mr. Obenshain suggested that the
Board members offer their suggestions before the second reading.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading
of the ordinance and set the second reading for March 22, 1994.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens
NAYS: Supervisor Eddy
~ Ordinance Vacatina a 15 foot Public utility
Easement on Tax Parcel 94.02-2-21.19. Tract "A".
located on Carriaae Hills Drive in the windsor
Hills Maaisterial District. Unon the Petition of
Keith and Diane Custer. (Arnold Covey. Director
of Enaineerina , Insnections)
Mr. Covey reported that Keith and Diane Custer are
requesting vacation of the public utility easement because it
would have no effect on any present or future public utilities at
this location.
Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the first reading of
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the ord1nance and set the second read1ng for March 22, 1994. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor Nickens moved to
adopt the
Consent
Resolution with Item 3 removed for discussion and separate vote.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
3. a Reauest for annroval of a Binao Permit from the
I Blue Ridge Council of the Blind, Inc.
Ms. Brenda Duncan, 823 Clearwater expressed her concern
that the County is not enforcing the current laws regarding Bingo
Permits and was concerned that more organizations would move
their bingo operations to the County.
Supervisor Eddy moved to approve Item 3.
The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Eddy
NAYS:
Supervisor Nickens
RESOLUTION 3894-5 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
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1. that the certain section of the agenda of the Board
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of Supervisors for March 8, 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 7, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes for January 11, 1994.
2. Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the
League of Older Americans Advisory Council and the
League of Older Americans Board of Directors.
3. Request for Approval of a Bingo Permit from the
Blue Ridge Council of the Blind, Inc.
4. Request for Approval of a Raffle Permit from the
Roanoke Valley student Trouble Center, Trading as
TRUST.
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Acknowledgement of Acceptance of 0.23 Miles of
Orlando Avenue, 0.16 Miles of Orlando Court, 0.08
Miles of Samantha Circle and 0.12 Miles of
Bolejack Boulevard into the VDOT Secondary System.
6. Authorization to Approve Sub-Lease of a Portion of
the Back Creek Volunteer Fire Company Property.
7. Request for Approval of a Raffle Permit and 50/50
Raffle Permit for 1994 from the Roanoke County
School Food Service Chapter.
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 Nickens to adopt the resolution
with Item #3 removed for discussion and separate vote, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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On motion of Supervisor Eddy to approve Item #3, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Eddy
NAYS: Supervisor Nickens
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Sunervisor Johnson: (1) He announced that there was a
groundbreaking ceremony at the Hollins Library and thanked the
staff for their planning and participation. (2) He complimented
the staff for their efforts during the recent ice storms.
Sunervisor KOhinke: (1) He advised that the Catawba
area will be getting automated refuse collection and there was a
50/50 acceptance of the program. Concerns included long driveways
making it difficult to bring the cart to the road. He asked the
staff to look at implementation in rural areas. (3) He asked
about the joint meeting with Vinton. Mr. Hodge asked the Board
members for dates that they would be available for the meeting.
Sunervisors Nickens: (1) He announced that the Explore
opening date has been extended to July 1, 1994, at 10 a.m. (2)
He advised that he received a letter from APCO. He asked for an
update from APCO on their plans to avoid problems from ice storms
in the future. Mr. Hodge advised that APCO officials would like
to attend a Board meeting in the future to present a video. (3)
He advised that he read the Economic Development Activity Booklet
and was pleased with the increased efforts to attract new
business and industries.
Sunervisor Eddy:
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He announced that he and Mr .
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Hodge met with Botetourt County Chairman and County Administrator
to discuss mutual issues. They will be meeting on an annual
basis.
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the
following reports. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
.L. General Fund UnanDronriated Balance
~ Canital Fund Unannronriated Balance
L. Board Continaency Fund
~ statement of the Treasurer's Accountability ner
Investments and portfolio policv. as of DeceJllber I
31.. 1993 throuah February 28.. 1994.
IN RE:
WORK SESSION
.L. Secondary System Six Year Construction Plan and
Revenue Sharina Pronosals
The work session was presented by Arnold Covey,
Director of Engineering & Inspections, and Jeff Echols and Scott
Hodge from the Virginia Department of Transportation. They
updated the Board on the following projects: (1) Countywide
Items, (2) Rural Additions; (3) Roads scheduled to receive
funding on the six Year Plan; (4) Projects dropped from the six
Year Plan; (5) Gravel roads to
Recommendations for additions to the
receive funding;
Six Year Plan; and
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Recommendations for Revenue Sharing. Mr. Covey announced that a
public hearing on the six Year Plan is scheduled for April 26,
1994.
IN RE:
RECESS
At 6:20 p.m. Chairman Eddy declared a recess for
dinner.
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EVENING SESSION
IN RE: RECOHVEHEMENT
At 7:05 p.m. Chairman Eddy reconvened the meeting.
IN RE:
PUBLIC BEARINGS
.L. Public Hearina to Elicit Comments Reaardina the
Fiscal Year 1994/95 Budaet
There were no citizens present to speak. Supervisor
Nickens moved to close the public hearing. The motion carried by
a unanimous voice vote.
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IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
.L. Ordinance Authorizina the Temnorarv Relocation of
the Pollina Place for the Hollins Votina Precinct
from the Hollins Library to the North Roanoke
Ba~tist Church (Paul Mahoney.. County Attorney)
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There was no discussion and no citizens spoke on this
ordinance.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 3894-6 AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION
OF THE POLLING PLACE FOR THE HOLLINS VOTING PRECINCT
FROM THE HOLLINS LIBRARY TO THE NORTH ROANOKE BAPTIST
CHURCH PURSUANT TO S 24.2-306, 24.2-307, and 24.2-310
OF THE 19S0 CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Electoral Board of Roanoke County has
recommended to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County the
temporary relocation of the polling place for the Hollins Voting
Precinct from the Hollins r.ibrary to the North Roanoke Baptist
Church for the June 14 Democratic Primary election held within
Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the first reading on this ordinance was held
on February 22, 1994; and the second reading and public hearing
was held on March 8, 1994.
2. That the temporary relocation of the polling place
for the Hollins Voting Precinct from the Hollins Library to the
North Roanoke Baptist Church for the June 14 Democratic Primary
election held wi thin Roanoke County is hereby authorized and
approved.
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3. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
to take such actions and to execute such documents as may be
necessary to accomplish these purposes, all upon form approved by
the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance,
and carried by the fOllowing recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
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CITIZENS' COMHENTS AND COMHUHICATIONS
.L. Concerned citizens of Catawba Valley to sneak on
Pronosed Interstate 73.
Mr. Hodge updated the Board and audience of action
taken regarding the proposed Interstate 73 route through the
Catawba Valley (AI ternate 6). He advised that the Virginia
Department of Transportation had ranked all of the proposed
routes for the interstate, and this alternate ranked 5th. When
cost figures were included, the route fell to 11th out of 12
alternates.
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Bud Oakey, with the Roanoke Regional Chamber of
Commerce, advised that he discussed this alternate with Secretary
of Transportation Robert Martinez, and Secretary Martinez felt
that the route through the Catawba Valley was ranked so low that
it would not be considered.
Nine citizens spoke in opposition to Interstate 73
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Alternate 6 which comes through the Catawba Valley. They were:
1. Louise Garman, 8430 Gravel Hill Road, Catawba
2. Delbert J. Eyer, 7110 Blacksburg Road, Catawba
3. Jim Martin, 7150 Blacksburg Road, Catawba
4. Sharon Kennedy, 7388 Bending Oak Drive, Catawba
5. Deedie Kagey, 4496 Bonsack Road, Roanoke
6. Dr. William Gorge, 3130 Evergreen Lane, Roanoke
7. Lisa Ciaffone, 6900 Blacksburg Road, Catawba
8. Richard J. Kelly, 8564 Gravel Hill Road, catawba
9. Bob Peckman, 8131 Webster Drive, Roanoke
Their concerns included the destruction of the beauty
of the valley, ,the cost of this alternate route, the effect on
real estate values, the historic and natural resources in the
Catawba Valley, and the negative affect to the Appalchian Trail
The Board of Supervisors expressed support for their
previous resolution which supported another route through the
Roanoke Valley, but advised that the resolution was not in
support of Alternate 6 through the Catawba Valley. They directed
staff to send a copy of all the citizen comments to
Transportation Secretary Martinez so that the state would be
aware of their concerns.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn. The
motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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