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Home My WebLink About9/12/1994 - Special ""II1II ~ September 12, 1994 607 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Offices, 1020 Hollins Road, this being an adjourned meeting from August 23, 1994 for the purposes of a joint meeting with the Roanoke City Council. I IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lee B. Eddy, Vice Chairman Edward G. Kohinke, 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; Anne Marie Green, Community Relations, Diane Hyatt, Finance Director, OTHERS PRESENT: Members of Roanoke City Council (Councilman Mac McCadden absent); Members of Roanoke City staff I IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was given by the Mayor David Bowers, ..... ,... 6ßS September 12, 1994 þ followed by a luncheon. IN RE: REMARKS ~ Lee B. Eddy. Chair. Roanoke County Board of SUÐervisors Chairman Eddy explained that the Board of Supervisors requested the j oint meeting to get to know the new council members. He advised that they were also planning to meet with Salem City Council, vinton Town Council and the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. ~ David A. Bowers. Mayor. Roanoke city Council Mayor Bowers thanked the Board for the invitation. He I suggested that both governing bodies needed to communicate more often, and that Roanoke City would like to host the next meeting. IN RE: DISCUSSION OF SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS Supervisor Nickens advised that Roanoke County is preparing a document describing j oint efforts between various Roanoke Valley governing bodies. He suggested that it be discussed at the next joint meeting. County Administrator Elmer Hodge and ~ity Manager Bob Herbert will review the document prior to the next meeting. Mr. Hodge and Mr. Herbert updated both governing bodies on the regionalization study organized by Delegate Richard I ~ ~ ""II1II September 12, 1994 609 I I Cranwell. They reported that consultants Towers Perrin will begin work with the group in October. ~ Ridqeline Protection There was consensus that both localities need to be more proacti ve in protecting both the mountains and historical properties. Councilman John Parrott suggested that both planning staffs schedule a meeting to review land that could be protected from overdevelopment. ~ Affordable Housinq Roanoke City Council members expressed concern that there is little affordable housing in the County resulting in the City having to meet the needs of most of the low-income families in the Roanoke Valley. Supervisor Nickens suggested that property adjacent to Pinkard Court which was donated by the County to TAP could be used by Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing. Supervisor Johnson also suggested surplus well lots that will be available after Spring Hollow Reservoir comes on line. ~ EXÞanded Public TransÐortation Mayor Bowers reported that the City had expanded the daily hours of Valley Metro bus services. There was a discussion on the expense involved in providing public transportation and there was no consensus on solutions. ~ Sewaqe Treatment Plant Chairman Eddy announced that the Board of Supervisors ~ ,... M4) September 12, 1994 þ will discuss the Sewage Treatment Contract at their September 13 executive session. ~ Roanoke Reqional AirÐort commission Membership The Board of Supervisors congratulated the City Council on appointing a citizen to serve on the commission and advised they would also be appointing a citizen in the near future. IN RE: OTHER POTENTIAL JOINT EFFORTS Both governing bodies suggested potential issues or projects that could be developed or supported jointly. Council member John Edwards suggested the following: improved access to Smi th Mountain Lake, an indoor fie ldhouse , and encouraging the I Roanoke Valley as a retirement mecca. Mayor Bowers advised that the City will hold a bond referendum that will include $2.3 million for tourism. He requested that the Board of Supervisors express support for their request to the General Assembly for funding of the State Transportation Museum. Supervisor Johnson suggested that both localities investigate: the possibility of jointly purchasing land for economic development purposes, possibly in an adjacent county. Supervisor Eddy felt that both localities should encourage protection of the Blue Ridge Parkway because it was an important asset to the Roanoke Valley. IN RE: NEXT JOINT MEETING I l ""II1II ~ September 12, 1994 611 It was the consensus of both the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke City Council to schedule joint meetings on a quarterly basis. Roanoke City Clerk Mary Parker and Roanoke County Clerk Mary Allen were directed to schedule a date for the next meeting. County Administrator Elmer Hodge and ci ty Manager Bob Herbert were directed to determine issues for discussion at the meeting. Roanoke City will serve as, the host. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT At 1:50 P.M., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. I Submitted by: 7n N. ~ Mary H .~, CMC Clerk to the Board Zïf Lee B. EddY'~ I ~ ,... 612 c September 12, 1994 þ This page left intentionally blank I I ~