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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
March 10, 1992
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, 1992.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 3:00 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 ~ttorney; Brenda J. Holton, Deputy
Clerk; John M. Chambliss, Assistant County
Administrator; John R. Hubbard, Assistant County
Administrator; Don M. Myers, Assistant County
Administrator; Anne Marie Green, Information
Officer
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IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by the Reverend Robert M. Hamner,
Grandin Court Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by
all present.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
Chairman Eddy added Item 4 under New Business, a
presentation on the proposed zoning ordinance by Director of Planning
& Zoning Terry Harrington.
County Administrator Elmer Hodge
requested an
executivl
session on Dixie Caverns Landfill.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
~ Resolution of Appreciation to the Roanoke Moose Lodqe
#284 for their Donation of a Vehicle to the Mason Cove
Fire Department.
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Mr. Rice McNutt, Governor of the Roanoke Moose Lodge, was
present to accept the resolution.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the resolution. The motion
Chief Norman Darnall, Mason Cove
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Fire Department, was also present.
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carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 31092-1 OF APPRECIATION TO THE
ROANOKE MOOSE LODGE #284 FOR DONATION
OF A VEHICLE TO THE MASON COVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS,
the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284 has provided a
variety of benefits to the people of Roanoke County, and in particular
to the residents of the Catawba Valley; and
WHEREAS,
the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284 recently· donated a
utility vehicle to the Mason Cove Fire Department; and
WHEREAS,
the new vehicle will allow the Mason Cove Fire
Department personnel to respond more efficiently to fire and disaster
scenes, by providing transportation to a number of firefighters along
with the necessary gear for emergency situations.
NOW, , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, tha t the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, ,Virginia, on its own behalf and on
behalf of the citizens of Roanoke County, does hereby extend its
sincere gratitude and appreciation to the ROANOKE MOOSE LODGE #284 for
their generosity and community service to the residents of the Catawba
Valley.
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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Resolution of Appreciation Upon the Retirement of Betty
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M. Lucas. Social Services Department.
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Ms. Betty Lucas was presented with the resolution, a plaque
for service over twenty-nine years, and notification that a $100
savings bond has been purchased for her.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the' resolution. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 31092-2 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO BETTY M. LUCAS
FOR TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Betty M. Lucas was first employed on February
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1963, as a Social Worker in the Department of Social Services: and
WHEREAS,
Betty M. Lucas has also served as a Social Work
Supervisor,
Superintendent, a~d as Director of the Social Services
Department since January 1, 1972; and
WHEREAS, Betty M. Lucas has shown great dedication and
perseverance in dealing with three agency relocations, the
implementation of many new programs, and budgetary constraints: and
WHEREAS, Betty M. Lucas' progressive leadership has enabled
the Social Services Department to be a frontrunner in the State of
virginia with
such
service programs
as
family therapy and
custody/visitation mediation: and
WHEREAS, Betty M. Lucas, throughout her employment with th1ll
Social Services Department of Roanoke County, has been instrumental in
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improving the quality of life for its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the
appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to BETTY M. LUCAS for
twenty-nine years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke
County.
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best
wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
~ Request for Reconsideration of County Position on APCO
Power Line. (REQUESTED BY SUPERVISOR NICKENS)
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Supervisor Nickens
February 25, 1992 meeting.
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens
NAYS: Supervisor Kohinke, Minnix, Eddy
Following a discussion about the appropriateness of the
motion, Supervisor Nickens moved that the: matter be brought back for
debate. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
moved to reconsider the vote at the
The motion was denied by the following
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AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Nickens
NAYS:
Supervisor Kohinke, Eddy
Supervisor Nickens requested that a minority report be
attached to any information sent to the State Corporation commission.
.L. Request from the Junior Leaque and clean Valley Council
for Funds for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day.
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Assistant County Administrator Don Myers advised that a one-
time household waste disposal day will be held April 11, 1992, at the
Salem civic Center. This will give the citizens of the Valley an
opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste in an EPA approve~
manner and raise the community awareness of the need for a more
permanent method of dealing with this problem.
Mr. Myers advised that the project is being supported by the
City of Salem, the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid
Waste Management Board and members of the business communi ty . He
recommended that Roanoke County donate $3,300 which would complete the
project's $50,000 budget.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to appropriate $3,300 from the
Board contingency Fund. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Eddy
NAYS:
Supervisor
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Nickens commended the sponsors of this project
Supervisor
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but expressed his concern that the County was asked to contribute
after the project was established. He also expressed his concern that
the County does not make provisions for citizens to dispose of
household hazardous waste on a weekly on-going basis.
Chairman Eddy requested that Mr. Hodge bring back a report
on how County citizens can dispose of household waste on a regular
basis.
~ Presentation of 1992-94 Economic Development strateqy.
Director of Economic Development Tim Gubala advised that the
economic development strategy examines .six economic opportunity areas
with proposed recommendations, and presents a tourism strategy. The
six areas are: (1) I-81 corridor; (2) Hollins Road Industrial Area;
(3) Route 460 East Corridor; (4) West County (5) Explore Project Area;
and (6) Southwest County/419 Corridor. Mr. Gubala requested that the
Board adopt the strategy by resolution at the next meeting.
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive apd file the report and
set a work session to discuss the strategy before adoption of the
budget. The motion carried by the following unanimous voice vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
~ Presentation of Proposed Zoninq Ordinances.
Mr. Harrington presented copies of the proposed 1992 Zoning
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Ordinance to the Board members.
He reported that five open
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have been set for the community to review the proposed zoning
ordinance. The Planning Commission will have a work session in March,
and its first public hearing is scheduled for April 7, 1992.
There
will be a joint work session with the Planning Commission and Board
scheduled at a later date.
IN RE:
REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
Mr. Hodge requested that a work session on the Economic
Development strategy be held on April 14, 1992.
Supervisor Johnson suggested that a work session on RObertsll
Rules of Order be held sometime in the future.
IN RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
~ An Ordinance authorizinq the Conveyance of Well Lot to
Randy S. Peters.
There was no discussion or staff presentation.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the first reading. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
~ Buildinq Code Board of Adiustments and Appeals
Supervisor, Johnson nominated Robert A. Williamson to another
four-year term which will expire April 13, 1996.
Supervisor Eddy nominated Larry Lester to become a regular
member for a four-year term which will expire April 27, 1996.
Supervisor Eddy nominated Richard E. Evans to become an
al ternate member replacing Larry Lester whose term will expire July
25, 1994.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor Kohinke moved to approve,the Consent Resolution.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 31092-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OJ'
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:
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That the certain section of the agenda of the Board 0
Supervisors for March 10, 1992, 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 3,
inclusive, as follows:
1. Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the League of
Older Americans Advisory Council and Planning
commission.
2. Request for Approval of a Raffle Permit from the
Roanoke County Occupational School PTA.
3. Request to increase the number of vehicles authorized
in the County fleet by the addition of one vehicle for
use by the Mason Cove Fire Department.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and
directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said
items tht
to this
~eparate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant
resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Kohinke 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 Johnson:
Advised that Roanoke City has not yet
approved the Roanoke Regional Airport budget.
supervisor Kohinke: Reported that he attended the Roanokt
Economic Development Partnership annual meeting and toured the
Valley
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Cox Cable facilities.
Supervisor Minnix: Reported on attempts to resolve the off-
street parking of students at Cave Spring High School.
Supervisor Nickens: Invited everyone to attend the May 2,
1992 Annual Dogwood Festival in vinton. The theme this, year is "It's
A Small World".
Supervisor Eddy: (1) Advised that he supported Mr. Hodge's
proposed changes in the County's administrative structure. (2) Advised
that a commission headed by Granger Macfarlane will hold a discussion
on the Dillon Rule, on April 14, 1992, at Virginia Western Community
College. Mr. Hodge and Mr. Mahoney advised that they will attend and
are working on a presentation. (3) Advised that County Government Day
will be held on April 4, 1992 at Tanglewood Mall. (4) Requested that
Supervisor Nickens ask the Social Services Board to reconsider the
commodity surplus food program which was eliminated in 1990.
IN RE:
CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Charles Thornton. 1007 Barrens Villaqe Court. was
concerned that local self government is disappearing. Chairman Eddy
and Supervisor Johnson answered several questions from Mr. Thornton
about the relationship between Roanoke County and the State
government.
IN RE:
REPORTS
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Supervisor Nickens moved to receive and file
reports. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
~ General Fund Unappropriated Balance
.L. Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
~ Board continqency Fund
~ Accounts Paid - February 1992
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statement of the Treasurer' s
Investments and Portfolio Policy.
1992.
Accountability
as of Februarv
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IN RE:
STAFF BRIEFINGS
~ Budqet
Mr. Hodge advised that the state revenues
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are better than
anticipated earlier but the final figures would not be received for
another three to four weeks.
Mr. Hodge reported that the hotel/motel tax was not approved
by the General Assembly but the tobacco tax of ten cents a pack was
approved to be effective July 1, 1992.
This will generate an
estimated revenue of $400,000 which the Board had previously
designated for education.
At Mr. Hodge's request, it was the consensus of the Board to
advertise before the next meeting the tax rates for real estate,
personal property, and machinery and tools, at a rate no higher than
last year. ~
Director of' Management & Budget Reta Busher advised
thai
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according to present state funding information, the County will
receive $200,000 less while the Schools will receive an increase of
$2.8 million and a $200,000 maintenance supplement. The Schools will
also receive an estimated $400,000 revenue from the tobacco tax. She
reported that the library will receive 95% of its requested funding
and there will be a slight increase in the amount for the Police
Department.
Ms. Busher distributed a budget calendar. She advised that
the public hearing scheduled for April 7th will have to rescheduled
for April 6th at 7:00 p.m. due to a conflict with the Planning
Commission public hearing on the proposed 1992 Zoning Ordinance
previously scheduled for April 7th.
Ms. Busher advised that the school budget will be presented
at the School Board Meeting on March 12, 1992, and to the Board on
March 24, 1992. Supervisor Johnson and Supervisor Nickens requested
that a copy of the School Board presentation be provided to each
supervisor as soon as possible.
There was a discussion concerning the possibility of a bond
issue referendum being held in November, and the Schools' suggestion
of issuing bonds through the Virginia Public School Authority.
.L. Virqinia state Games
Mr. Hodge reported on the meeting that he attended in
Richmond on March 6, 1992, concerning the Virginia State Games. He
advised that the Governor's Commission and National Congress on Youth
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Athletics previously designated Virginia Amateur Sports as the
in Virginia authorized to sponsor programs of this kind through 1995.
If the Governor's Commission which will expire in April, 1992, is
reappointed and reorganized, there could be a decision to change the
designation.
Mr. Hodge suggested that the Board should express its
support for keeping the games in Roanoke and sponsored by the Virginia
Amateur Sports.
IN RE:
PROPOSED TOUR OF FACILITIES IN WEST COUNTY
Mr. Hodge advis~d that the proposed tour had to be deferredll
due to the rainy weather conditions.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:35 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to go into Executive
Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (7) to
,discuss a specific legal matter requiring the provision of legal
advice by the County Attorney and briefing by staff members concerning
Dixie Caverns Landfill. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
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IN RE:
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 5:55 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to return to Open
Session and adopt the Certification Resolution.
The motion was
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 31092-6 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia has convened an executive meeting on this date pursuant to an
affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The
Virginia Freedom of Information Act: and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires
a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, that such executive meeting was conducted in conformity with
Virginia law.
NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the
best of each members knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open
meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive
meeting which this certification resolution applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in
the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or
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considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia.
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
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:00 p.m., Chairman Eddy declared adjournment.
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